Resources

CAST Video Library

Some might think that software measurement and application intelligence is dry business. At CAST, we are out to change the industry we work in. So we sometimes need to have some fun when describing our ambitious mission, because that’s the only way to get it across. Once a year we all get together as a company at one location, and normally this activity motivates us to compose one or several short films. On this page, you will find some of CAST’s cinematographic highlights.

	Harmony Harmony is defined as a pleasing combination of elements in a whole. This is not something that's easily achieved when building software—yet, harmonious systems are key to running your business, growing your company, and making your clients happy. If you are having trouble seeing the whole picture CAST can help.
	Measurement Measurement...seems like everyone is doing it and nobody is really sure why. Developer tools and freeware generate plenty of numbers, but to what end? Most systems continue to degrade in quality and become increasingly more complex, so it's time to stop measuring for measurement sake.
	The Cook (Your body is a temple) You don't put just anything into your body, do you? Even if you do, the government tries to make sure you are protected. But there's no government agency to protect software. Like the lunch you just ate, your systems look OK. The developers and testers told you they're OK. But one look at the headlines and you can see that is not always the case...
	The CAST Button (January 2012) CAST Application Intelligence Platform - insights and visibility to proactively manage risks in your software applications, projects and outsourcing.
	Technical Debt: "Turn Right" (January 2012) TECHNICAL DEBT KARMA – Don’t let your past actions hound your future. Funny take on Technical Debt.
	Window (January 2011) See how CAST gives you the essential visibility to build with confidence and quality
	Software Whisperer (January 2011) As a wise scrum master (a.k.a. the “Software Whisperer”) once said, “Don’t make me slap your API!”. See how complex development is corralled into shape by CAST
	Dog Sniffer (January 2011) Don’t be fooled by a cute dog! See how to really get software productivity right!
	C-A-S-T (January 2010) Sung to the music of Y-M-C-A, this is an animated video that points a comedic finger at some of the issues and implications that IT often experiences with poor-quality software. Turn up the base on this one!
	Better Or Worse? (January 2010) A short commercial spot to demonstrate that, while difficult, CAST makes software quality measurement possible. Putting a measure on intellectual output is difficult if not impossible. CAST puts a precise measure on software quality.
	How Much? (January 2010) A short commercial spot to demonstrate that, while difficult, CAST makes software size measurement possible. Quantifying intellectual output is nearly impossible. CAST makes meaningful quantification of software possible.
	Good Software is Good Business (January 2009) A 7-minute documentary style film that explains the impact of poor software on business performance, and why a lot of IT software is badly engineered.
	From Craft to Manufacturing (January 2008) An 8-minute documentary style film that’s set in the future when all software is created perfectly defect-free. Traces the history of the software industry and the pivotal role that CAST played in the industry’s evolution.