Feb 7, 2001

Using Components for Rapid Distributed Software-Development
Alex Repenning and Andri Ioannidou

Abstract.

How well are component-based approaches suited for the rapid design and implementation of interactive applications by distributed teams? A large geographically distributed testbed consisting of Domain Experts, Component Framework Coordinators, Developers, Publishers, and Users is producing and publishing educational applications. A rapid production pipeline process is employed to output one simple but complete application each week. The role of each stakeholder, the representations used to communicate design, and implementation issues are documented in the context of one complete application production cycle. Guidelines for effective use of component technology for distributed software-development are also provided.