Juergen Brendel

So you joined a startup. You have plenty of stock options, a new company to build and a lot of work ahead of you. What's motivating you is the challenge and the chance to learn and grow. But be honest. You really want your stock options to be worth something one day. You want to get rich here. Being a Java developer, you are in the right position. The fact that your company uses this language, possibly even in the Internet/intranet context, will practically guarantee you the attention of investors and the stock market. But it's a long way from early hype to long-term business success. There are a few exceptions, but most companies will need a solid product and many happy customers to have any kind of success. Building a quality product, however, is where the problem begins. Classical approaches to software engineering (SE) do not work in a startup environment, but wit... (more)

Software Engineering in Startup Companies

The discussion about software engineering in the special environment of startup companies continues with a focus on the software life cycle model and the tracking of requirements. Software Life Cycles According to classical software engineering (SE), the development of software takes place in stages. Each stage has distinct outputs, which can be tested before you proceed to the next stage. They are: Analysis: The problem and requirements for a solution are identified. Main output: Software requirements document. Design: A software system is designed to fulfill the previously identifi... (more)