ABSTRACT
Executive summary: This method uses at least three physical locations that are located 8 hours apart in three different countries. At the end of each prime work shift, all the project materials are sent at 5 p.m. to the next location, moving from east to west around the world. Development never stops. This method is more difficult and more labor-intensive than other methods, but can shorten development schedules by 66% in theory and about 50% in practice. It is used primarily for large systems >10,000 function points with extremely short deadlines. Surprisingly, 24 hour development frequently occurs with open-source projects. It is then called “internet speed development.”
