Microsoft® SQL Server 2012 Unleashed

Code and Test

In the “Code and Test” stage, you fully code all elements of your application. This includes all table designs, index designs, application coding, and complete testing prior to the system test and user acceptance.

Perform full coding and unit/load testing—At this point, perform complete coding of your application and database. Each unit test must also include a step to determine how it is meeting performance goals/SLAs. Most programmers are not accustomed to this checkpoint. The code does not go forward unless the goals/SLAs are fully met. No exceptions. Again, whenever possible, testing should be done with data volumes and values ...