Not really an official methodology, but I have done a lot of solo development (independent consultant and ISV), and here are the things I have found to be important:
- Find an online organization (like
oisv.com) to share thoughts and
ideas
- Make sure you take time to interact
with actual people in the real world
- Set project goals, deadlines, and
milestones
- Take time to do appropriate up-front
design and project planning
- Set aside working hours are stick to
them
- Don't work too much and burn yourself
out
- Nothing is ever perfect, so strive
for good code that works, not
perfection
- Get some non-programming hobbies
