Towards an effective approach for architectural knowledge management considering global software development. (14th September 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hamid, Muneeb Ali; Hafeez, Yaser; Hamid, Bushra; Humayun, Mamoona; Jhanjhi, Noor Zaman
• Is Part Of: International journal of grid and utility computing. Volume 11:Number 6(2020)
• Page Start: 780
• Page End: 791
• Publication Date: 2020-09-14
• Subjects: knowledge management -- architectural knowledge -- GSD -- global software development -- design decision; Electronic data processing -- Distributed processing -- Periodicals; Electronic commerce -- Management -- Computer programs -- Periodicals; 004.605
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1741-847X

Abstract

Architectural design is expected to provide virtuous outcomes of quality software products by satisfying customer requirements. A foremost apprehension of the customer is to have a better quality product within a minimal time span. The evaporation of architectural knowledge causes snags for the quality of a system being developed. The research study aims to propose and validate a framework bridging the gaps in architectural knowledge management. A mixed research approach has been employed. In order to align closely with industry practices, action research has been considered as research methodology, while the evaluation has been performed using a multiple case study approach. The results show that the framework enables the architects to cope with complex designs in distributed software development environments. The developed tool enabled to shift the theory into practice by assisting in creation of system architecture, knowledge survival and support architectural evolution with changing requirements.