Software processes for a changing world. Issue 4 (19th November 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ryan, Kevin T.
• Other Names: Huang LiGuo guestEditor.; Zhang He guestEditor.; Richardson Ita guestEditor.
• Is Part Of: Journal of software. Volume 28:Issue 4(2016)
• Page Start: 236
• Page End: 240
• Publication Date: 2015-11-19
• Subjects: process evolution -- agile methods -- regulated industry; Software engineering -- Periodicals; Computer software -- Development -- Periodicals; Software maintenance -- Periodicals; 005.1
• DOI: 10.1002/smr.1756
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2047-7473

Abstract

Abstract: Three key drivers of change in the world of software are identified, and their impact on a range of software engineering research is assessed. The rise of agile approaches to software development adds further pressure for software process research to develop and evolve processes that are supportive of change while meeting the most stringent needs of society. Two examples of successful process evolution, aimed at highly regulated industries, are outlined as pointers to the future direction of Software Process Research.‡ Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. Abstract : Software is changing the world, but it is not easy to change software. We need new software development processes that support flexibility while meeting the stringent standards of regulated industries. This work has begun.