How much process should a single developer follow? Is a formal process too much?

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Answer 1

Referring the page you linked to - I say follow the processes. I am a solo dev and I follow these processes. You can't write software without knowing your requirements and pre-requisistes. As others have said, get to know how you work and your strengths & weaknesses. Also, sometimes you'll get stuck & get for a little outside help. Nobody knows everything.

The whole process takes time (often never ends) and I have killed far too many brain cells over the years to store every detail in my head. Mind maps, flow charts and things like OneNote are good for non-coding long-term memory. Try to keep the bulk of it in one place or at least linked together so you don't have to try to remember where to look for it.