Abstract

SANZ, Luis Fernández  and  BERNAD SILVA, Pedro. Risk management in software development projects in Spain: a state of art. Rev.fac.ing.univ. Antioquia [online]. 2014, n.70, pp.233-243. ISSN 0120-6230.

Software is today a critical element in every system. The development and implementation of computer programs is influenced by many varied risks which should be managed properly. Risk management in software projects is an activity addressed in several software methodologies, but the different workgroups and organizations apply it in practice in many different ways. A preliminary study has been conducted among Spanish software professionals and developers. It reveals interest in risk management and its techniques, but it also shows that serious deficiencies as well as attitudes which do not help to this activity. These preliminary data represent a basis for a deeper and more detailed analysis of risk management practices which might lead to more effective and practical solutions.

Keywords : Risk management; software development; project management standards; survey.

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