Platform
The base of MBUX
In today's world, consumers expect smart devices with constant updates and new features. Our Platform aims to make this possible for Mercedes-Benz cars.
Software Factory
software development platform
What it is
SoftwareFactory is a product and a department at the same time. Both from and within MBition. SoftwareFactory is the backbone of Mercedes-Benz’s transition to “#LeadInCarSoftware.”
What it does
It provides developers with a template-based scheme which supports the development of new iterations and versions of software.
SoftwareFactory is a software development platform. It is scalable, flexible, and automated. It does so by configuring tools, processes and content. It provides developers with a template-based scheme which supports the development of new iterations / versions of software.
The setup
Teams and development are structured among the DevOps Loop. It can be divided into different value streams. Within MBition, each one has an individual product owner.
Value Stream “Foundations”
Foundations
Foundations, are fundamental for all customers of the Mercedes-Benz SoftwareFactory. Our goal is it to enable real DevOps on the customer side by providing a development platform with a 24/7 self-service solution across CI/CD.
Value Stream “Development”
Development
Value Stream Development, has the goal of making code and building software as fast and efficient as possible. We believe that top notch CI/CD is crucial for the best software and Time-to-Market.
Value Stream “Testing”
Testing
Quality Value Stream, enables our customers to bring quality into focus. We believe that continuous testing (CT) and quality tools and frameworks for CI are the key factors for MB.OS software projects.
Value Stream “Measuring”
Measuring
Continuous Measuring, allows all customers to make data driven decisions by collecting, aggregating and presenting relevant metrics. We provide stable, flexible and simple platforms that enable continuous monitoring.
Loop Overview
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Foundations
Foundations, are fundamental for all customers of the Mercedes-Benz SoftwareFactory. Our goal is it to enable real DevOps on the customer side by providing a development platform with a 24/7 self-service solution across CI/CD.
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Development
Value Stream Development, has the goal of making code & building software as fast and efficient as possible. We believe that top notch CI/CD is crucial for the best software and Time-to-Market.
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Testing
Quality Value Stream, enables our customers to bring quality into focus. We believe that continuous testing (CT) and quality tools and frameworks for CI are the key factors for MB.OS software projects.
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Measuring
Continuous Measuring, allows all customers to make data driven decisions by collecting, aggregating and presenting relevant metrics. We provide stable, flexible and simple platforms that enable continuous monitoring.
Goal
To take advantage of knowledge that was gained and assets that were produced during the production of previous product-iterations or similar product-types.
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Improved productivityImprove cycle time from weeks to minutes, reduce development costs, Time-to-Market and deliver more secure and compliant applications.
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Increased qualitySoftwareFactory's toolchain improves product quality by implementing best practices, appropriate tools, methods and processes.
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Better evolution capabilitiesEmbrace enterprise-ready DevOps. SoftwareFactory toolchains support your software delivery tasks, automate builds, tests, deployments and more.
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Better development FocusSoftwareFactory includes everything you need to speed up production, giving developers the freedom to grow, discover, collaborate and create.
Parts of software development can be “reused” which takes away more tedious work that has to be done and reduces errors.
