Attacking software knowledge erosion with gamification

Abstract

In software development, every developer gains implicit software knowledge. This knowledge may get lost or forgotten over time. Knowledge erosion, however, can be countered by learning about code and concepts. In order to achieve this, we propose the use of game elements in a development environment. Games have already been used successfully to motivate learners. New team members could also benefit from the approach presented. We discuss future research and present initial solutions.