Smarter Software Engineering: Knowledge factors contributing to improved individual performance

Narayanan Srinivasaraghavan*, Craig McDonald, John Campbell

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

This research paper aims to understand the relative contribution levels of different knowledge factors to improvements in performance. A theoretical framework is developed that involves nine types of knowledge required for an individual to perform Software Engineering (SE) roles. Based on this, the research explores the contribution that additional knowledge makes to perceived performance improvement after an individual joins a SE team. The results indicate that Technique skills and Configuration knowledge (knowledge of application systems) contribute most to improvements in performance after an individual joins a SE team. It is found that Role has statistically significant relation with Contribution of Configuration knowledge to improvements in performance. These findings allow smarter software engineering. By targeted Knowledge Management (KM) initiatives to improve success rates and reduce failures.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSEKE 2010 - Proceedings of the 22nd International Conference on Software Engineering and Knowledge Engineering
Pages309-314
Number of pages6
Publication statusPublished - 2010
Externally publishedYes
Event22nd International Conference on Software Engineering and Knowledge Engineering, SEKE 2010 - Redwood City, CA, United States
Duration: 1 Jul 20103 Jul 2010

Publication series

NameSEKE 2010 - Proceedings of the 22nd International Conference on Software Engineering and Knowledge Engineering

Conference

Conference22nd International Conference on Software Engineering and Knowledge Engineering, SEKE 2010
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityRedwood City, CA
Period1/07/103/07/10

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