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Task allocation and coordination process in distributed agile software development: an ontology based approach.

Chitra Nundlall¹, Soulakshmee D Nagowah¹

¹Department of Software and Information Systems, Faculty of Information, Communication and Digital Technologies, University of Mauritius, Moka, Mauritius.

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|July 31, 2023

Summary

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Distributed agile software development (DASD) faces coordination challenges. This study introduces OntoDASD, an ontology to improve task allocation and team communication in distributed agile teams.

Keywords:

Coordination Distributed agile software development Ontology Task allocation

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Area of Science:

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Software Engineering
Information Systems

Background:

Distributed Agile Software Development (DASD) is increasingly popular due to cost, market, and expertise factors.
DASD presents significant coordination and communication challenges, particularly in task allocation.
Existing solutions often lack comprehensive models for DASD-specific task allocation factors.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose a novel ontology, OntoDASD, for addressing task allocation and coordination issues in DASD.
To incorporate critical factors and dependencies influencing task allocation within distributed agile environments.
To enhance knowledge representation and sharing for improved decision-making in DASD.

Main Methods:

An in-depth literature review was conducted to identify existing challenges and solutions.
A survey was administered to industry professionals to gather practical insights.
An ontology, OntoDASD, was developed based on the literature review and survey data.

Main Results:

OntoDASD effectively represents knowledge related to task allocation and coordination in DASD.
The ontology facilitates improved team coordination through structured knowledge sharing.
OntoDASD was validated by industry professionals, confirming its practical applicability.

Conclusions:

OntoDASD provides a robust framework for optimizing task allocation in distributed agile settings.
The ontology enhances communication and knowledge management for distributed software development teams.
Implementing OntoDASD can lead to more efficient and effective DASD practices.