Looking at Software Development in South Africa

One of our current projects consists out of conducting a survey on behalf of the Meraka Institute: Questionnaire for SA National Software Development Capability.

This survey is part of the Meraka Institute’s efforts to build South Africa’s software development capability, with which they aim to strengthen software development competence, increase software innovation, and provide R&D support in government policy.

The survey asks developers questions about the kind of software they develop, their processes, the technologies they use, and so on. Users of specialised software are asked about their needs, the platforms they use, and what opportunities and problems mould the software market in South Africa.

If you are a developer or user of custom-built software, please help shape the future of software development by filling in the survey. You will get feedback on the trends in South African software development, and stand the chance to win an iPod Touch. It might also be a good opportunity to self-audit your systems and processes.