Simple checklists can be a great way to organise development tasks and prepare for automation.

But what makes up a good checklist?

• 1. Keep it simple: the more complex, the less likely it will require to follow and the less likely it is to stick.
• 2. No more than 5 items
• 3. Keep it flexible: bump less important items as necessary
• 4. Merge related items into automated, single list items
• 5. Share it: chances are that others can benefit too