An examination of software engineering work practices

This paper presents work practice data of the daily activities of software engineers. Four separate studies are presented; one looking longitudinally at an individual SE; two looking at a software engineering group; and one looking at companywide tool usage statistics. We also discuss the advantages in considering work practices in designing tools for software engineers, and include some requirements for a tool we have developed as a result of our studies.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 1997
• Where: CASCON
• Authors: Janice Singer, Timothy C. Lethbridge, Norman G. Vinson, Nicolas Anquetil
• Keywords: CASCON 1997, CASCON 2007, Paper Presents Work, Software Engineers, Work Practices