Moving Beyond Library-based Reuse

Valerie A. Neumann
Eastman Kodak Company
901 Elmgrove Road
Rochester, NY 14653-5811
Tel: (716) 726-2863
Email: neumann@pixel.kodak.com
Fax: (716) 726-5612

Abstract:

Effective software reuse requires much more than building an easy to browse, well cataloged, convenient library of artifacts. Journey with us as we explore the non-technical issues surrounding reuse and attempt to move beyond the library concept. This report illustrates our new focus of steering the corporate culture towards reuse-based product development.



Keywords: Reuse-based software development process, culture change management.



Workshop Goals: Exchange lessons learned and validate future directions, with emphasis on culture change.



Working Groups: Reuse management, organization and economics; Reuse process.