Global Software and IT A Guide to Distributed Development, Projects, and Outsourcing

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Synopsis

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 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 locations Mitigating the risks of off-shoring Developing and implementing processes for global development Establishing practical outsourcing guidelines Fostering effective collaboration and communication across continents and culture This 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.

Book details

Author:
Christof Ebert
ISBN:
9781118135099
Related ISBNs:
9781118135105, 9780470636190
Publisher:
Wiley
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2019-12-12
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2012
Copyright by:
Christof Ebert 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Business and Finance, Nonfiction