This is a research topic that aims to assess the value of methodologies in software engineering (software development, project management, risk management, etc.). Are methodologies beneficial? If so, why and when? What are their limitations and how might they be overcome? Part A will involve a literature review and development of initial conclusions. Part B will involve refinement of your view and validating it against real world experience.
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Dr Paul Bannerman is a NICTA research scientist and conjoint UNSW/CSE research fellow. You will need to attend review meetings at the NICTA ATP laboratory near the Redfern train station (13 Garden Street, Eveleigh). This topic may be of interest to students considering post-graduate research. It provides basic foundations in independently investigating a research topic.
