1. Software Engineering: Challenges of Distributed Projects Global Projects

2. Recall: “4 P’s of software engineering: Project People Process Product What are the effects on People if team is not colocated? ---communication ---collaboration ---coordination Process must change to take these effects into account

3. Effects of physical distance on communication, Process modifications needed: formal communication documents scheduled meetings scheduled phone calls / email informal communication spontaneous phone calls / email chance meetings talking to colleagues in nearby offices …. What are effects of distance on collaboration? on coordination? How adequate are communication technologies—web meetings, etc.? Discussion: experiences with distributed software projects / tools used: --in coop positions --in this class or other classes

4. Global software development (“outsourcing”) Teams located in different countries What are pitfalls? What are advantages?

5. Advantages of GSE: “24 hour work day” Products produced closer to market Products can be modified for local conditions Diversity of workers  innovative ideas, products …….?

6. Disadvantages of GSE: Communication issues due to distance Scheduling meetings Maintaining requirements, module boundary definitions Communication issues due to language Communication issues due to culture Sharing of proprietary data Differing government regulations Differences in pay, working conditions …………..?

7. Discussion: What are some advantages / disadvantages of global software development for various stakeholders in the development process: AdvantagesDisadvantages Users Customers Employers Employees

8. Discussion: What modifications in the development process are needed to deal with global projects?

9. Discussion: What ethical issues arise in the context of global software development? What could you do as a software professional or a private citizen to help deal with these issues?

10. Discussion: What does global software development mean to software professionals? Discussion: What might it mean to your own career? Discussion: How can you prepare to participate fully in the global economy?