Software Process Improvement with CMM
Published on 30. November 1998
Book
Hardback
228 pages
978-0-89006-644-7 (ISBN)
Description
A practical step-by-step approach for improving the software development process within a company, using the Software Engineering Institute's Capability Maturity Model (CMM). The text explains common misconceptions associated with Software Business Improvement and CMM, using real-world examples. The book includes a reference table of key software metrics, which: help the reader evaluate measurements in relation to the functioning of his/her organisation; direct the software development to achieve higher levels of CMM in a timely manner; link measurement techniques to specific KPAs in a practical manner; and improve software process definition and improvement techniques with CMM as a guideline.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Norwood
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Laminated cover
Illustrations
1, black & white illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 238 mm
Width: 159 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
426 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-89006-644-7 (9780890066447)
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Person
Joseph Raynus is currently a principle at InfoDynamics, Inc., and has over 20 years leadership experience in Informational Technology products, services, and software improvement. Mr. Raynus is also a Certified CMM Evaluator, Software Engineering Institute, Carnegie Mellon University.
Content
: Introduction. The Software Management Process and CMM. The Capability Maturity Model. Assessments and What Assessors Are Seeking. Process Focus. Connecting Measurements to CMM Key Process Areas. Measurements, Attributes and Data Collection. Software Metrics. A Case Study. Conclusion. Index.