Chapter 2
The Process
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A Layered Technology
Software
Software Engineering
Engineering
tools
methods
process model
a quality focus
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A Common Process Framework
Common process framework
Framework activities
work tasks
work products
milestones & deliverables
QA checkpoints
Umbrella Activities
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Umbrella Activities
Software project management
Formal technical reviews
Software quality assurance
Software configuration management
Document preparation and production
Reusability management
Measurement
Risk management
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Process as Problem Solving
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The Process Model:
Adaptability
the framework activities will always be
applied on every project ... BUT
the tasks (and degree of rigor) for each
activity will vary based on:
the type of project (an entry point to the model)
characteristics of the project
common sense judgment; concurrence of the
project team
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The Primary Goal:
High Quality
Remember:
High quality = project timeliness
Why?
Less rework!
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The Linear Model
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Iterative Models
Prototyping
RAD
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The Incremental Model
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An Evolutionary (Spiral) Model
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Still Other Process Models
Component assembly modelthe process to apply when
reuse is a development objective
Concurrent process modelrecognizes that different
part of the project will be at different places in the
process
Formal methodsthe process to apply when a
mathematical specification is to be developed
Cleanroom software engineeringemphasizes error
detection before testing
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