Cloud Computing as an Enabler of Agile Global Software Development

Abstract

Agile global software development (AGSD) is an increasingly prevalent software development strategy, as organizations hope to realize the benefits of accessing a larger resource pool of skilled labor, at a potentially reduced cost, while at the same time delivering value incrementally and iteratively. However, the distributed nature of AGSD creates geographic, temporal, socio-cultural distances that challenge collaboration between project stakeholders. The Cloud Computing (CC) service models of Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS) are similar to the aspirant qualities of AGSD as they provide services that are globally accessible, efficient, and stable, with lower predictable operating costs that scale to meet the computational demand. This study focused on the 12 agile principles upon which all agile methodologies are based, therein potentially increasing the potential for the findings to be generalized. Domestication Theory was used to assist in understanding how cloud technologies were appropriated in support of AGSD. The research strategy took the form of case study research. The findings suggest that some of the challenges in applying the agile principles in AGSD may be overcome by using CC.

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“…The created IAM user can be set to obtain a username, password, access key, and a set of access permissions for a specific account. IAM user roles are encouraged to ensure that no user can access all root account resources and verify the different login credentials for the assigned accounts [3]. Setting access to the minimum access right is also recommended.…”

“…MFA can be used in conjunction with the root account and the IAM user account [2,15]. This method works when the user successfully enters the correct email details and password, the user will be asked to enter the 6-digit codes sent to the user or the visual or hardware device [2,3].…”

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“…Furthermore, they also highlighted that vendor lock‐in, privacy, data access, and regulatory compliance are key challenges faced by cloud‐based GSD projects. Moreover, Haig‐Smith and Tanner 18 used the domestication theory to understand how cloud sourcing was used in agile global software development. The study indicates that cloud sourcing can help reduce feedback latency in agile global software development projects.…”