Research on Software Production Support Structure

Jiangping WAN

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DOI: 10.4236/jsea.2009.23025                

Abstract

Firstly, it is found that process design is necessary for software process improvement after analyzing its complexity. Then, research methods and concepts framework are put forward, and the research content is also provided. The find-ings of research, including propositions of complexity of software process, the work program of complexity of software process improvement, software enterprise model and software production support structure are clarified. Finally, the demonstration, including mindbugs (cognitive barriers) in software process and the knowledge integration support structure of quality software production, is illustrated with case study. It is concluded that the research is useful for both software production and knowledge economy in the future.

Keywords

Complexity, Mindbugs, Software Process, Work Program of Complexity, Software Enterprise Model, Inter-active Management, Quality Software Production, Knowledge Integration

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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