Developing Software "Socially"

Suzanne O Livingston  December 24 2009 10:34:18 AM

Awhile back we gave you a link to a video describing Mainsoft's integration efforts of Lotus Connections and Rational Team Concert.  Well, not too long ago, more information was released in InfoWorld, CMSWire, Search Software Quality, and more regarding Mainsoft's press release on the topic.  One of the benefits of this type of integration is the context it provides for engineers and for project stakeholders. For example, during my development experience, I can recall a number of occasions where a system requirement would come across my desk and I would ask myself where the issue came from or why it was important or how the end user will ultimately leverage the requirement. This type of integration connects the individual tasks and line items required to complete a project with the stakeholders who are depending on their completion, allowing engineers to publish a work item to a community or activity to solicit feedback and interact with request owners or even end users.  It goes beyond that as well, providing a means for engineers to interact with each other as well. If you are interested in learning more, you can download the Mainsoft technology preview from their site here.

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