5 tips for better bioinformatics software

What I learned from my own mistakes and what I do now to create better bioinformatics software. 1. Use git and GitHub, even for your pile of scripts 2. Dogfood it 3. Employ unit tests and test-driven development 4. Make it modular and usable in more ways 5. Recruit your peers for code and design reviews Bonus tip: Leave breadcrumbs in your file folders See what we've been up to at https://omgenomics.com