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Muhammad Naeem
2020-12-22T15:20:19+00:00
RPA Developers
Business Analysts
Automation Leads
Always Unit Test Your Code
Flexibility in Solution Design Mitigates Risk for Major Code Changes Later On
Always Make Your Automation as Configurable as Possible
Group Related Activities Together in a Sequence
Provide Multiple Demos As You Go Through Development
Consider ROI Beyond Dollar Savings
Get Creative with Solution Development
Importance of Log Messages in Business Exceptions
Look at the Big Picture When Reviewing a Solution
Perform a Sanity Test Before Moving from Development to Production
Assess Processes Based on Ease of Implementation
Take Time to Learn the Business Applications You’re Working With
Always Annotate Your Modules and Arguments
When Building Attended Automations Avoid a Message Box as the Last Step
Use Module Templates to Organize and Standardize:
When Using StudioX Separate Your Workflow Using Sequences:
Always Ask For More Test Data Than You Think You’ll Need
The Importance of Code Reusability
Allocate Ample Time for Automation Testing
Always Name Your Activities in Development
Access Table Data By Column Name
Note all Process Changes in the PDD During Development
Identify All Necessary Data Sources Prior to Development
Do a Complete Dry Run of the Process After the Documentation Phase
Look for Areas of Process Improvement During Discovery
The Importance of Standardized SME Interviews
Use a Robotic Portfolio Management Tool to Optimize and Organize Your Automations
Plan Ahead the Individual Sections of a Process
As a Business Analyst There are no Insignificant Questions
When Making a PDD Remember the Basics
Bridge the Gab Between Client and Automation Developer
Ask as Many Questions as You Can in the Beginning
Establish Support for Your RPA Program
Treat Bots as New Employees
Have Consistent and Unique Logs Across Your Digital Workforce
Focus on Daily, High-Volume Processes
Take Advantage of the Tools the Language Provides You
