IBM Rational is the leading software development brand that supports Global Development and Delivery (GDD) (also known as Geographically or Globally Distributed Development). At Rational Bangalore, we not only practice GDD ourselves, but we also help our customers overcome their GDD challenges. This IBM Redbooks publication presents our collective experiences with GDD: the common problems, the tailoring of Rational tools to solve the problems, and best practices and case studies.

This book is intended to help both new and experienced practitioners of GDD by addressing the pain points of GDD and providing solutions.

Part 1. Setting the stage

Chapter 1. Introduction to Global Development and Delivery

Chapter 2. Work transfer to subsite

Chapter 3. GDD process guidance

Part 2. Running the show

Chapter 4. Requirements analysis and design

Chapter 5. Change management and reporting

Chapter 6. Software configuration management

Chapter 7. Build and deployment

Chapter 8. Test management

Part 3. Connecting the dots

Chapter 9. Success factors for GDD

Appendix A. Mapping and terminology of the IBM Rational product set