CSCW and GROUPWARE: context in software development in physically distributed environment

• Roberto Zanoni SENAC-RS

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/sbsi.2006.14746

Abstract

The objective of this paper is to contextualize CSCW and Groupware in Software Development in a Physically Distributed Environment, where the actors are physically distant, bringing up several problems related to the related to the lack of collaborative work. Two factors stand out as being cultural differences and language. language. The research is characterized as a qualitative study, suitable when the objective is to develop new methods and models. The results point to the need for the development of technologies that help the performance of people who are inserted in physically distant environments and who want to work collaboratively.

Keywords: CSCW, Groupware, Software Development, Physically Distributed Environments

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