Solution

Based on these challenges, our coaches recommended that 25 RouteOne developers study Industrial Logic’s best-selling Testing and Refactoring eLearning via our Guided eLearning service. In this program, Industrial Logic's trainer conducts in-person weekly sessions and assigns homework that typically requires as much time outside class as was spent in class. Between classes, coaches are available for questions and feedback directly via email and during office hours. The homework uses Industrial Logic's eLearning platform, which augments the participant's experience with informative videos, quizzes, and peer engagement.

This service was a big hit with developers, who began applying what they learned to their code base. Soon, the service was rolled out to the entire RouteOne development team. The developers worked on their lessons during set office hours to make it easier to find the time and to give them the opportunity to work together if desired. Our coach met with the team every Friday to review the lessons from the previous week, examine lessons for the following week, and most importantly, discuss how to apply the things we just learned. Discussions often turned to topics such as how to talk to non-technical team members about refactoring in approachable language and how to determine how much refactoring should be completed at a time.