A method for designing, defining, and evolving software processes

M. I. Kellner, L. Briand, J. W. Over

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Abstract

The paper describes a recommended »how to» method for designing, defining and evolving software processes. This method addresses a vital practitioner question which arises during software process improvement efforts: »how should we develop and evolve process models and definitions?» Accomplishing the design, definition, and evolution of software processes is key to instituting continuous process improvement, satisfying various of the CMM sm KPAs, and achieving related organizational goals. The method is intended to be applied by groups such as process action teams and software engineering process groups. The method features two models which depict and describe its primary steps. These two models are consistent with the fundamentals of most previous cyclical improvement and definition models, but offer a unique combination of advantageous characteristics not found in previous works.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 4th International Conference on the Software Process
Subtitle of host publicationImprovement and Practice, ICSP 1996
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages37-48
Number of pages12
ISBN (Electronic)0818677198, 9780818677199
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1996
Externally publishedYes
Event4th International Conference on the Software Process: Improvement and Practice, ICSP 1996 - Brighton, United Kingdom
Duration: 2 Dec 19966 Dec 1996

Publication series

NameProceedings - 4th International Conference on the Software Process: Improvement and Practice, ICSP 1996

Conference

Conference4th International Conference on the Software Process: Improvement and Practice, ICSP 1996
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityBrighton
Period2/12/966/12/96

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