Software Project Management for Distributed Computing : Springer : 9783319543246 : 3319543245 : 10 Apr 2017 : This unique volume explores cutting-edge management approaches to developing complex software that is efficient, scalable, sustainable, and suitable for distributed environments. Practical insights are offered by an international selection of pre-eminent authorities, including case studies, best practices, and balanced corporate analyses. Emphasis is placed on the use of the latest software technologies and frameworks for life-cycle methods, including the design, implementation and testing stages of software development.  Topics and features: ·         Reviews approaches for reusability, cost and time estimation, and for functional size measurement of distributed software applications ·         Discusses the core characteristics of a large-scale defense system, and the design of software project management (SPM) as a service ·         Introduces the 3PR framework, research