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

Ita Richardson; Ita Richardson

doi:10.1109/ICGSEW.2014.14

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

Ita Richardson, Ita Richardson

Department of Computer Science & Information Systems

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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 language	English (Ireland)
Pages	21-26
Number of pages	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/ICGSEW.2014.14
Publication status	Published - 26 Sep 2014

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

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