Modelling collaborative software development using axiomatic design principles

Abstract

Even though software development (SD) is an intrinsically collaborative process, with the emerging importance of collaborative product development (CPD), collaborative processes gained significant consideration. Collaborative software development (CSD) encompasses an increasingly competitive position with its dynamic and innovative structure, as the complex nature of SD makes collaboration indispensable. This paper presents an Axiomatic Design (AD) based CSD structure exploring factors affecting SD as well as CPD dynamics, in order to offer a guideline to increase success and effectiveness of collaborative efforts in SD. © 2012 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.