Abstract: Aspects of optimized software development are described herein. In an implementation, according to a method for optimized software development, specifications of a repetitive-use software asset are published on an open platform over a network to acquire a demand parameter associated with the repetitive-use software asset. The demand parameter is acquired based on the specifications of the repetitive-use software asset. Based on the demand parameter associated with the repetitive-use software asset, a use-commitment indicator is obtained. The use-commitment indicator indicates a commitment for using the repetitive-use software asset. Further, a recommendation for developing the software asset is generated based on the use-commitment indicator.