How to Build Distributed Software Development Teams in 2022
This is the newest article by SPD Group. Find out what the distributed software development approach is and how it differs from other methods in software development outsourcing.
Introduction to Distributed Software Development
The COVID-19 pandemic has become a game-changer for industries all over the world. All organizations are learning to work remotely and make the best of the situation. As for the IT industry, 44% of Chief Intelligence Officers claim that they are now more likely to use outsourcing suppliers than they were just five years ago, according to Fortunly. There is no alternative other than to adapt your business fast to this remote-first reality. The real question is what model to choose for the best cooperation, and we will cover one of the most effective approaches.
What is a distributed software development model?
This is a process of planning, designing, building, testing, and managing software with the help of two or more decentralized teams located in entirely different physical locations. Communication platforms, web forums, source code databases, and internet-based collaboration tools allow this process to happen and deliver great results for organizations.
Illustration of how distributed software development process works
Each distributed software development team must adhere to Agile development principles and continuous software development practices in order to create software efficiently and globally with other dispersed teams.
It is important to understand the difference between distributed teams and remote teams. Both are able to work from different locations. However, remote teams are working in hierarchical structures and need decisions to be made by the structure’s higher-ups. In a distributed software development environment, you share the decision-making with teams, allowing some decisions to be made locally.
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