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A Process for Managing Risks in Distributed Teams

In this IEEE article, John Stouby Persson and Lars Mathiassen discuss a process for managing risks associated in managing the distributed software projects. The process includes identifying and analyzing distributed-team risks in the areas of task distribution, geographical and cultural distribution, stakeholder relations and communication infrastructure.

John Stouby Persson Lars Mathiassen
on May 10, 2011
Brian Chess on Static Code Analysis

Building security into software applications from the initial phases of development process is critical. Static code analysis gives developers the ability to review their code without actually executing it to uncover potential security vulnerabilities. InfoQ spoke with Brian Chess about static analysis and how it compares with other security assessment techniques like penetration testing.

Srini Penchikala
on Feb 21, 2011
Agile Contracts

The traditional Waterfall model fits nicely with the way companies buy things: requirements are drawn up, a supplier quotes a price, and everyone signs a legally binding agreement. Contracts written this way seldom offer the freedom to work using an Agile approach. This article examines four separate models available to suppliers and customers for establishing contracts for Agile work.

Allan Kelly
on Feb 08, 2011
Breaking Down Walls, Building Bridges, and Takin’ Out the Trash

Agile Team Rooms can help double the productivity of an Agile Team. Most people are familiar with the Caves and Commons approach where the team has a common area on the inside of the room and private desks on the outside. Some teams dispense with the private spaces in the room, but few go as far as Menlo dispensing with the rooms altogether.

Richard Sheridan Lisamarie Babik
on Dec 22, 2010
JetBrains Developer Tools

JetBrains is one of the few companies that thrives selling developer tools. In this interview you get some insight in their strategies, current and new products and future plans.

Michael Hunger
on Nov 25, 2010
Book Review: The Leader's Guide to Radical Management

Steve Denning's latest book – The Leader's Guide to Radical Management: Reinventing the Workplace for the 21st Century. He contends that management today is in need of a radical makeover – existing practices are not adequate to meet the needs of the modern high-speed world. He shows how Agile methods are being introduced beyond the software world to deliver benefits to people and organisations.

Shane Hastie
on Nov 11, 2010
Bad Attitudes of Agile

Christopher Goldsbury explores some "bad attitudes" of Agility - assertions about management, documentation, testing, teams, and schedules that are commonly encountered, but contrary to reality. These bad attitudes find refuge and justification in Agile despite the fact they are false. Addressing these viewpoints before they, potentially, darken a good movement is essential.

Christopher Goldsbury
on Sep 20, 2010
A Brief Introduction to the Java and .NET Patent Issues

With the recent legal battle between Google and Oracle there is a renewed focus on the patent issues for Java and .NET. Tim Smith introduces the licenses offered by Oracle/Sun and Microsoft, with a focus on how they may affect third party implementation. Possible motivations for Google Android’s unique implementation are also covered.

Tim Smith
on Sep 09, 2010
Agile Finance: Story Point Cost

This article ties a rather abstract and developer centered concept (story points) to the real world of business (spreadsheets and ledgers). Making this connection is essential for management.

Christopher Goldsbury
on Aug 18, 2010
Data Mining in the Swamp: Taming Unruly Data With Cloud Computing

Matrix presents a white paper on using the open source tool, Hadoop, to implement the MapReduce strategy and a Cloud computing strategy to solve business intelligence problems.

John Brothers
on Aug 13, 2010
Ars Magna: the revolution is overdue

This essay is an intentionally provocative and controversial call for a real revolution in how we conceive of and practice software development. The intent is to stimulate discussion.

Dave West
on Aug 04, 2010
Patterns In The Context of SOA Business Services

In this article Michael Poulin explores the different contexts in which SOA patterns are applied; how the products from different vendors influence these patterns and its effect on the responsibilities of business and IT. One such product is the Enterprise Service Bus (ESB); Michael evaluates a few patterns related the ESB products and their application under different contexts.

Michael Poulin
on Aug 02, 2010

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