How do you define “safe?” Is it safer to minimize poorly-written tests/code, or poorly-designed tests/code, or poorly-written requirements, or poorly-chosen requirements?

I don’t think you can apply a broad brush and say that “everyone should do X” – there are trade-offs in every outsourcing model, and depending on your market, your business, and your (in-sourced) team, the “best” model will be different, in my experience.

Any experiences with any of these models that you want to share with the folks here?

Outsourcing industry has experienced a huge growth in the recent years. It is spreading wings throughout the world. More businesses are accepting this practice especially in the time of recession. Outsourcing enables many companies to focus on various areas of expertise. Outsourcing really a big help to companies.

Phil

I continue to see the same thing with companies in the US. Are you seeing any trending towards moving “earlier” parts of the process (design, test design, requirements, user experience) to outsourced teams too, or just greater penetration of testing / implementation outsourcing?

I have read hundreds of blogs (way too many to link to) but have chosen some of my favorites……