Technology transfer: experiences in introducing object-oriented methods to government projects

ABSTRACT

This paper describes the challenges and solutions encountered while introducing and refining a comprehensive object-oriented life-cycle methodology to government deliverable projects. The paper focuses on techniques that have promoted efficient, two-way technology transfer between development teams and a methodology process group cooperatively applying object-oriented requirements analysis and design methods. These experiences have resulted in efficiently documenting an effective repeatable development process. Many of the techniques incorporate the concepts of Total Quality Management (TQM), such as a focus on the customer, management commitment and leadership, employee and team involvement, reliance on process standards and measurement, and continual improvement.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  D. Software
  D.3 PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES
      D.3.2 Language Classifications

          Nouns: Ada

Additional Classification:
  D. Software
  D.1 PROGRAMMING TECHNIQUES
  D.2 SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
      D.2.9 Management
          Subjects: Software quality assurance (SQA)

  J. Computer Applications
  J.1 ADMINISTRATIVE DATA PROCESSING
      Subjects: Government

  K. Computing Milieux
  K.6 MANAGEMENT OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS
      K.6.3 Software Management
          Subjects: Software development

General Terms:
Design, Languages, Management