The object of this article is the development and defense of a bachelor's or master's thesis (hereinafter - final thesis), but the subject of the article is the process of development and defense. The aim of the article is to provide recommendations on how to improve the quality of the thesis and the defense skills. But in essence, the suggestions in the article can be used to develop any project or work. The article does not include information on the content and design requirements of the final thesis, as the requirements mentioned in each field of study, program, level, university or structural unit may be different, and they usually specify quantitative requirements (framework, scope, etc.), but do not include recommendations for quality development. process.