Global Software and It |
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| Author:
| Ebert, Christof |
| Series title: | IEEE Computer Society Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-283-40089-3 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2012 |
| Publisher: | IEEE Computer Society Press
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $119.90 |
Book Description:
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Based on the author s first-hand experience and expertise, this book offers a proven framework for global software engineering. Readers will learn best practices for managing a variety of software projects, coordinating the activities of several locations across the globe while accounting for cultural differences. Most importantly, readers will learn how to engineer a first-rate software product as efficiently as possible by fully leveraging global personnel and resources.Global...
More DescriptionBased on the author s first-hand experience and expertise, this book offers a proven framework for global software engineering. Readers will learn best practices for managing a variety of software projects, coordinating the activities of several locations across the globe while accounting for cultural differences. Most importantly, readers will learn how to engineer a first-rate software product as efficiently as possible by fully leveraging global personnel and resources.Global Software and IT takes a unique approach that works for projects of any size, examining such critical topics as: Executing a seamless project across multiple locationsMitigating the risks of off-shoringDeveloping and implementing processes for global developmentEstablishing practical outsourcing guidelinesFostering effective collaboration and communication across continents and cultureThis book provides a balanced framework for planning global development, covering topics such as managing people in distributed sites and managing a project across locations. It delivers a comprehensive business model that is beneficial to anyone looking for the most cost-effective, efficient way to engineer good software products.