Continuous Information Monitoring in Software Startups

Abstract

Software startups are central nowadays and considered primary drivers of economy and innovation. Lean and agile approaches are suggested for software startups to continuously build and validate the product. Thereby, they need to balance between the speed to deliver product and the quality of the product. It further urges startups to continuously monitor the versatile information, adjust their directions, and keep the bird’s-eye view. However, the preliminary literature review highlights that software startups, especially at the early stages, are not even aware of the need for information monitoring. This research project aims to identify how software startups decide what information needs to be monitored. The research plan proposes to utilize multiple case-study and surveys as data collection methods while grounded theory and factor analysis as data analysis procedures. Overall, both qualitative and quantitative research methods are expected to be implemented. The prospective research results encompass a framework to decide what information needs to be continuously monitored.

Navigating the Software Symphony: A Review of Factors and Strategies for Software Development in Startups

“…The adoption of a metrics framework focused on cycletime reduction is crucial for startups aiming to streamline their software value creation processes [63], [64], [65]. The path that startups take to optimize their software development processes is greatly aided by the adoption of a metrics framework with a primary emphasis on the reduction of cycle time [66], [67]. Discovering inefficiencies, effectively allocating resources, and accelerating project delivery are all things that may be accomplished for startups that collect and analyze relevant data [67], [68].…”

“…Factors Identified Strategies [2], [21], [48], [9], [30] [55], [66] Innovation in Software Project Management A clear software project vision and strategy are crucial. Startups should set goals, objectives, and a roadmap for how the project fits into their business plan.…”