This article details a case on how the Software Factories vision is being pursued and realized by a Microsoft Systems Integrator specialized in .NET technology. A careful approach is detailed to gradually realize the vision, avoiding large investments and high risks while still reaping immediate and significant benefits. A detailed overview of the key first elements of the software factory is provided: a generic .NET architecture style, project templates, and a comprehensive collection of both standard and custom development tools. The experienced benefits are detailed and the potential is identified both for other systems integrators to apply this approach and for further development towards realizing the full software factory vision.
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