I found this useful article on what restrictions EJBs should uphold. http://www.javaworld.com/javaworld/jw-08-2000/jw-0825-ejbrestrict.html
I found this useful article on what restrictions EJBs should uphold. http://www.javaworld.com/javaworld/jw-08-2000/jw-0825-ejbrestrict.html
Here is a paper I wrote some time back on how we made off shoring successful at a client site.
Clarence Kelly Johnson is a famous aircraft designer who worked from the 30s to the 80s on high tech government projects. His management style has become famous because most of his projects ran extremely successful. In fact there are 14 rules of management attributed to him. Here, I attempt to convert them into rules of software management: 1.The software project manager must be delegated practically complete control of his program in all aspects. He should report to a division president or higher. 2.Strong but small project offices must be provided both by the customer and software development company. 3.The number of people having any connection with the project must be restricted in an almost vicious manner. Use a small number of good people (10% to 25% compared to the so-called normal systems). 4.A very simple coding and source control system with great flexibility for making changes must be provided. 5.There must be a minimum number of reports required, but important work must be recorded thoroughly. 6.There must be a monthly cost review covering not only what has been spent and committed but also projected costs to the conclusion of the program. Don't have the books ninety days late and don't surprise the customer with sudden overruns. (sic I would even go further and do this every second week). 7.The software development company/department/team must be delegated and must assume more than normal responsibility to get good vendor bids for subcontract on the project. 8.A good review system (as currently used by…