Creativity in Software Development

Now, more than ever, software development requires innovative thinking. In the age of the Internet the challenge has shifted from writing the code to identifying and evaluating new ideas, processes and applications. Creating Software is one of the most creative activities that humans undertake. The main limitation in software is the Human Imagination, and the limits on that are all self imposed. Through the application of creativity, it is possible to create truly great software. This tutorial explores ideas about creativity and how they relate to software development. Specific topics that will be covered include