The effect of constraints theory approach on the process of software development

The purpose of the theory of constraints is to detech and strengthen the weakest link. Due to the problems that arise after delivering the software to the customer in the software industry, the reliability of software companies is damaged. Therefore, the company's labor and time is wasted and the customer's resources are also inefficient. Due to the constraints theory, these problems are determined prior to the delivery of the software to the customer and by increasing the reliability and competitiveness of the software company to ensure that the resources of the customer are used as efficiently as possible. The theory of Constraints is an approachment which aims to solve with it's unique process by identifying the problems of a system. This system of thought which suggest that every organization is as strong as the weakest ; The symptoms related to current reality trees seek solutions with the Evaporating Cloud technique to overcome these constraints. Constraints are solved with the Future Reality Tree and the desired situation is described. How to apply the solutions is also shown by the transition trees. The aim of the study is to determine the road map of the problems encountered in software development by the method of constraints theory, correction and elimination. The importance of this thesis is to bridge the studies in both fields by using the theory of constraints, which is the subject of research in the social sciences, in the technical development process. In this thesis, current literature was searched and secondary sources were used. within this framework, the Document Analysis was made on the related books, articles and theses. It is expected that the results will provice important clues to people who has duties and responsiblities in different sectors. The purpose of the theory of constraints is to detech and strengthen the weakest link. Due to the problems that arise after delivering the software to the customer in the software industry, the reliability of software companies is damaged. Therefore, the company's labor and time is wasted and the customer's resources are also inefficient. Due to the constraints theory, these problems are determined prior to the delivery of the software to the customer and by increasing the reliability and competitiveness of the software company to ensure that the resources of the customer are used as efficiently as possible. Key words: Theory of Constraints, Weakest Link, Software Development, Lifecycle