Testing in Global Software Development -- A Pattern Approach

TL;DR

This paper introduces 16 patterns to support effective testing in global software development, addressing unique challenges faced by distributed teams and aiding test managers with practical guidance.

Contribution

It presents a novel set of 16 patterns specifically designed for testing in GSD, filling a research gap and providing practical support for practitioners.

Findings

Development of 16 testing patterns for GSD

Patterns facilitate testing process in distributed teams

Supports test managers with practical guidance

Abstract

Although testing is critical in GSD, its application in this context has not been deeply investigated so far. This work investigates testing in GSD. It provides support for test managers acting in a globally distributed environment. With this it closes a gap. The leading question is "What problems exist in testing in GSD and how can they be addressed in projects?" Decomposing this question we a) identify problems of testing in GSD projects and b) provide good practices to support practitioners in testing in GSD projects. The research is realized in the context of Capgemini Germany. Our contribution to solving the stated research problem is a collection of 16 patterns for testing in GSD projects. For practitioners the usage of the patterns is simplified by various views on the patterns. Herewith we stipulate research and support project managers and test managers in the realization of testing in GSD projects.