{"product_id":"global-software-and-it-9780470636190","title":"Global Software and It","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBased on the author's first-hand experience and expertise, this book offers a proven framework for global software engineering. Readers will learn best practices for managing a variety of software projects, coordinating the activities of several locations across the globe while accounting for cultural differences. Most importantly, readers will learn how to engineer a first-rate software product as efficiently as possible by fully leveraging global personnel and resources.  \u003cp\u003eGlobal Software and IT takes a unique approach that works for projects of any size, examining such critical topics as:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExecuting a seamless project across multiple locations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMitigating the risks of off-shoring\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeveloping and implementing processes for global development\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEstablishing practical outsourcing guidelines\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFostering effective collaboration and communication across continents and culture\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book provides a balanced framework for planning glo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForeword ix  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Author xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I Strategy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Different Business Models 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. The Bright Side: Benefi ts 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. The Dark Side: Challenges 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Deciding the Business Model 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Preparing the Business Case 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II Development\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Requirements Engineering 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. Estimation and Planning 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. Development Processes 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9. Practice: Global Software Architecture Development 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10. Practice: Software Chunks and Distributed Development 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11. Confi guration Management 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12. Open Source Development 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13. Quality Control 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14. Tools and IT Infrastructure 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15. Practice: Collaborative Development Environments 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III Management\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16. Life-Cycle Management 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17. Supplier Selection and Evaluation 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18. Supplier Management 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19. Practice: IT Outsourcing—A Supplier Perspective 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20. Monitoring Cost, Progress, and Performance 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21. Risk Management 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22. Practice: Risk Assessment in Globally Distributed Projects 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23. Intellectual Property and Information Security 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24. Practice: Global Software Engineering in Avionics 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25. Practice: Global Software Engineering in Automotive 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV People and Teams\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26. Work Organization and Resource Allocation 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e27. Roles and Responsibilities 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e28. Soft Skills 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e29. Training and Coaching 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e30. Practice: People Factors in Globally Distributed Projects 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e31. Practice: Requirements Engineering in Global Teams 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e32. Practice: Educating Global Software Engineering 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V Advancing Your Own Business\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e33. Key Take-Away Tips 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e34. Global Software and IT Rules of Thumb 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e35. The World Remains Flat 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendices\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A Checklist\/Template: Getting Started 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B Checklist\/Template: Self Assessment 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix C Checklist\/Template: Risk Management 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary and Abbreviations 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 349\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49402383204695,"sku":"9780470636190","price":52.16,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780470636190.jpg?v=1730480229","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/global-software-and-it-9780470636190","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}