Towards an Approach to Support Software Process Simulation in Small and Medium Enterprises

Abstract

The use of software process simulation has been intensified in enterprises and in academia. However, this reality does not apply to small and medium sized software enterprises, given the lack of knowledge on simulation, the absence of resources and the scarcity of historical data of projects. This work presents the development of an approach to facilitate software process simulation modelling in small and mid-sized enterprises and describes an experience aimed at identifying weaknesses and improvement opportunities to support the approach evolution. The results of the experience pointed towards new research actions for the development of the approach.