Understanding Your Organization’s Best Software Development Practices

2012 ◽  
pp. 657-670
Author(s):  
David Herron
Keyword(s):  
Software Development ◽  
Software Development Practices

scholarly journals Theorizing about software development practices

2015 ◽  
Vol 101 ◽  
pp. 124-135 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tero Päivärinta ◽  
Kari Smolander
Keyword(s):  
Software Development ◽  
Software Development Practices

An Evaluation of Software Development Practices among Small Firms in Developing Countries

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 45-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Delroy Chevers ◽  
Annette M. Mills ◽  
Evan Duggan ◽  
Stanford Moore
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Software Development ◽  
Process Improvement ◽  
Small Firms ◽  
Software Process ◽  
Software Process Improvement ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Capability Maturity ◽  
Software Product ◽  
Software Development Practices

For software development firms to be competitive they must assure the quality of the software product. This has led many firms to adopt software process improvement (SPI) programs such as the capability maturity model integration (CMMI). However, for small software firms, especially those in developing countries with limited resources, these programs are often too cumbersome and costly to implement. To address this issue, this paper proposes a simplified SPI model for small firms (SPM-S) comprised of 10 key software development practices; with fewer practices, the proposed model should be more accessible and less costly to implement. Using data collected in four developing countries in the English-speaking Caribbean from 112 developer/user dyads, the model is evaluated with respect to its impact on software quality. The findings show that the software development process coupled with supporting technology (e.g. project management tools) significantly impact software product quality. Implications for software process improvement in small firms and future research are discussed.

scholarly journals Towards Specific Software Engineering Practices for Early-Stage Startups

2020 ◽  
pp. 18-22
Author(s):  
Jorge Melegati ◽  
Rafael Chanin ◽  
Afonso Sales ◽  
Rafael Prikladnicki
Keyword(s):  
Software Engineering ◽  
Software Development ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Position Paper ◽  
Market Driven ◽  
Engineering Practices ◽  
Software Development Practices

Abstract In this position paper, our goal is to argue the need for specific software development practices to early-stage startups. In order to reach this goal, we discuss the consequences of innovative and market-driven contexts, which are two of the key elements when describing software startups. We also argue that these practices could be applied to innovative initiatives within established companies since they share similar characteristics and challenges as those from startups.

Toward effective adoption of secure software development practices

2018 ◽  
Vol 85 ◽  
pp. 33-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shams Al-Amin ◽  
Nirav Ajmeri ◽  
Hongying Du ◽  
Emily Z. Berglund ◽  
Munindar P. Singh
Keyword(s):  
Software Development ◽  
Secure Software ◽  
Secure Software Development ◽  
Software Development Practices

Hybrid Offshoring

2008 ◽  
pp. 270-286 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nathan Denny ◽  
Shivram Mani ◽  
Ravi Sheshu Nadella ◽  
Manish Swaminathan ◽  
Jamie Samdal
Keyword(s):  
Software Development ◽  
Asynchronous Communication ◽  
Continuous Development ◽  
Collaboration Model ◽  
Time Zones ◽  
Collaboration Tools ◽  
Tools And Techniques ◽  
Software Development Practices ◽  
Potential Collaboration

Inspired by round-the-clock manufacturing, the 24-Hour Knowledge Factory endeavors to transform the production of software and other intangibles into a process of continuous development. While the concept of offshore software development is well established, few enterprises are currently able to develop the same code artifacts around the clock. We discuss the benefits of applying the 24-Hour Knowledge Factory to software development. We also present a representative scenario highlighting the problems of asynchronous communication in current offshore software development practices. Further, we introduce the notion of composite persona as a potential collaboration model within the 24-Hour Knowledge Factory and explain its ability to mitigate problems arising from communicating across cultures, languages, and time zones. Finally, we present a suite of new collaboration tools and techniques that are being developed specifically for use by composite personae in the 24-Hour Knowledge Factory.

Hybrid Offshoring

2011 ◽  
pp. 118-134
Author(s):  
Nathan Denny ◽  
Shivram Mani ◽  
Ravi Sheshu Nadella ◽  
Manish Swaminathan ◽  
Jamie Samdal
Keyword(s):  
Software Development ◽  
Asynchronous Communication ◽  
Continuous Development ◽  
Collaboration Model ◽  
Time Zones ◽  
Collaboration Tools ◽  
Tools And Techniques ◽  
Software Development Practices ◽  
Potential Collaboration

Inspired by round-the-clock manufacturing, the 24-Hour Knowledge Factory endeavors to transform the production of software and other intangibles into a process of continuous development. While the concept of offshore software development is well established, few enterprises are currently able to develop the same code artifacts around the clock. We discuss the benefits of applying the 24-Hour Knowledge Factory to software development. We also present a representative scenario highlighting the problems of asynchronous communication in current offshore software development practices. Further, we introduce the notion of composite persona as a potential collaboration model within the 24-Hour Knowledge Factory and explain its ability to mitigate problems arising from communicating across cultures, languages, and time zones. Finally, we present a suite of new collaboration tools and techniques that are being developed specifically for use by composite personae in the 24-Hour Knowledge Factory.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document