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MIT Studies Software Development Processes

Posted by michael on from the buddy-system dept.

IsoQuantic writes "A new MIT study (pdf) looked at SW development processes around the world. One striking difference that the researchers found for U.S. developers is the relatively small use of specifications before development begins. I can already hear my EP-zealot colleague chuckling in the cube next to me. (sigh)"

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  1. would be nice to see by maxbang · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    I'd like to see a "fuck" (or it's non-english equivalent) count from source developed around the world and compare the differences in that. anyone have something like this?

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  2. The best part of EP by GillBates0 · · Score: 0, Offtopic
    is being paired up with a cute babe during the programming sessions. Nothing like showing off your l33t coding skills to a gurrrl staring intently over your shoulder.

    Happened to me at school, so I speak from experience :). That was my best semester at school - I used to wait eagerly for the project submission deadlines so I could go on an "EP date".

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