6 Conclusion
In this example we have shown how a DSM environment can be
implemented and used in MetaEdit+. While the example domain, digital
wristwatches, is about embedded real-time software development, the principles
explained here work in the vast majority of other domains.
The key success factor in a development process like this
is the domain knowledge. Our experience suggests that when sufficient domain and
platform expertise is available, designing and implementing a DSM solution is a
reasonably fast process. This approach can be adopted in large organizations
with multiple product families and globally distributed development sites, and
equally well in small organizations with fewer products and smaller development
teams.
Why not in your organization as well?