NOTICE!

1. NOTICE! • These materials are prepared only for the students enrolled in the course Distributed Software Development (DSD) at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Mälardalen, Västerås, Sweden and at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing, University of Zagreb, Croatia (year 2010/2011). • For all other purposes, authors’ written permission is needed! • The purpose of these materials is to help students in better understanding of lectures in DSD and not their replacement!

2. (Mass Observation) Distributed Software Development

3. Contents • Overview • Development Methodology • Deliverables • Communication • Milestones • Activity Plan • Financial Plan • Project Risks

4. Project Overview How is the climate in Vasteras today Observation event Initiator Observers Consumers OE: Observation Event

5. Development Methodology • Iterative development • Application to be divided into modules which would be simultaneously developed. Hence it is best to go with iterative model as it would reduce integration problems. • Parallel approach for web page development.

6. Deliverables

7. Communication • Voice/Video Conference • Weekly Meetings • Emails • Google Group • DSD Project website

8. Milestones

9. Activity Plan

10. Financial Plan

11. Project Risks