LIVING DESIGN MEMORY - FRAMEWORK, IMPLEMENTATION, LESSONS LEARNED

We identify an important type of software design knowledge that we cal l community-specific folklore and discuss problems with current approa ches to managing it. We developed a general framework for a living des ign memory, built a design memory tool, and deployed the tool in a lar ge software development organization. The tool effectively disseminate s knowledge relevant to local software design practice. It is embedded in the organizational process to help ensure that its knowledge evolv es as necessary. This work illustrates important lessons in building k nowledge management systems, integrating novel technology into organiz ational practice, and carrying out research-development partnerships.