The identification and management of work dependencies is a fundamental challenge in
software development organizations. This paper argues that modularization, the traditional …

In this paper, we seek to shed light on how communication networks in geographically
distributed projects evolve in order to address the limits of the modular design strategy. We …

We are engaged in a qualitative research project to understand how people manage the
process of software development. This study uses grounded theory as its method of inquiry …

In this paper, we present results from our empirical evaluations of a workspace awareness
tool that we designed and implemented to augment the functionality of software …

This study seeks to shed light on how communication patterns in geographically distributed
software development (GDSD) projects evolve over time and how they relate to developers' …

I thank the many people who have contributed to the completion of my Ph. D. Changing
countries, cultures, and educational background was not easy. The love and continuous …

Large software development projects are complex endeavours that involve numerous
participants which can work across several sites and act in various roles. Each participant …

Large software development projects require management of dependencies by managers
and developers to ensure the smooth coordination of work. Based on theoretical predictions …

The identification and management of work dependencies is a fundamental challenge in
software development organizations. This paper argues that modularization, the traditional …

Traceability and rationale management are highly important—especially in distributed
collaborative software development projects due to a lack of mutual awareness and informal …