Precise models can help to improve distributed software development
Hello!
In his paper 5 Practical Tips for Enterprise Architects Dan Massey states that one of the challenges of modern software development is the distribution of development teams across different geographical (and cultural, I’d like to amend) regions. This requires more efficient communication and one of the means to achieve this is to use formal methods which includes – among others – the usage of OCL.
The other recommendations are:
- Establish, maintain and mandate architectural standards
- Create a domain model and focus on becoming a business domain expert
- Train teams on the architecture standards and domain model
- Always consider your customer
Dan works for a tool vendor (Borland) so you have decide on your own how much you think his paper is inspired by the interests of the company he works for.
Best regards,
Andreas
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