FTS-SPM: A Software Process Model for Follow the Sun Development: Preliminary Results

Josiane Kroll, Ita Richardson, Jorge Luis Nicolas Audy

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Abstract

Previous work reports that some software companies have tried to implement FTS, but have failed to realize the anticipated outcomes. In our research, we propose a software process model to support FTS implementation, named FTS-SPM (Follow the Sun Software Process Model). The proposed FTS-SPM comprises six sub-processes and twenty-five best practices. In this paper, we present the preliminary results from an expert panel conducted with 20 participants to validate the FTS-SPM software process model. Specific questions were asked to a group of GSD (Global Software Development) experts to uncover the usefulness and relevance of each best practice mentioned in FTS-SPM. The initial findings from interviews show that not all twenty-five best practices are perceived as high value practices for FTS projects.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings 2014 IEEE 9th International Conference on Global Software Engineering Workshops, ICGSEW 2014
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
Pages21-26
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781479952069
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 26 Sep 2014
Event9th IEEE International Conference on Global Software Engineering Workshops, ICGSEW 2014 - Shanghai, China
Duration: 18 Aug 201421 Aug 2014

Publication series

NameProceedings - International Computer Software and Applications Conference
Volume18-21-August-2014
ISSN (Print)0730-3157

Conference

Conference9th IEEE International Conference on Global Software Engineering Workshops, ICGSEW 2014
Country/TerritoryChina
CityShanghai
Period18/08/1421/08/14

Keywords

  • follow the sun
  • global software engineering
  • software process model
  • time zone management
  • virtual teams

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