Global software development governance: Challenges and solutions. Issue 10 (20th April 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Manjavacas, Antonio; Vizcaíno, Aurora; Ruiz, Francisco; Piattini, Mario
• Is Part Of: Journal of software. Volume 32:Issue 10(2020)
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• Publication Date: 2020-04-20
• Subjects: global software development -- governance -- software engineering -- systematic mapping study; Software engineering -- Periodicals; Computer software -- Development -- Periodicals; Software maintenance -- Periodicals; 005.1
• DOI: 10.1002/smr.2266
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2047-7473

Abstract

Abstract: Global software development (GSD) has become a rising software development model in the last few years. Although much research has been performed in terms of GSD management, GSD governance research is scarce at the present time and presents multiple challenges that need to be addressed. In this paper, a systematic mapping study has been conducted, the aim of which was to discover the main issues dealt with in GSD governance literature, as well as to point out the particular research gaps that are still present in this domain. This allowed us to find out new challenges to be addressed, along with possible solutions to these. The results reveal a lack of research in key aspects such as tools, culture, people, and information, all of which provides a great opportunity for future approaches while also highlighting new opportunities in GSD governance research.