IEEE Std 1074-1997 IEEE Standard for Developing Software Life Cycle Processes -Description

Abstract: A process for creating a software life cycle process is provided. Although this standard is directed primarily at the process architect, it is useful to any organization that is responsible for managing and performing software projects.

Keywords: software life cycle, software life cycle model, software life cycle process

Content

• 1. Overview
• • 1.1 Scope
  • 1.2 Purpose
  • 1.3 Product of standard
  • 1.4 Intended audiences
  • • 1.4.1 Process architect
    • 1.4.2 Other interested parties
  • 1.5 Relationship to other key standards
  • • 1.5.1 Relationship to ISO 9001 : 1994 and ISO 9000-3 : 1994
    • 1.5.2 Relationship to IEEE/EIA 12207.0-1996
  • 1.6 Relationship to process improvement
  • 1.7 Organization of this standard
• 2. References
• 3. Definitions and acronyms
• • 3.1 Definitions
  • 3.2 Acronyms
• 4. Key concepts
• • 4.1 Activities
  • • 4.1.1 Format
    • 4.1.2 Entry and exit criteria
    • 4.1.3 “If Applicable” Activities
    • 4.1.4 Organizational structure
  • 4.2 Elements of the SLCP
  • • 4.2.1 SLCM
    • 4.2.2 SLC
    • 4.2.3 OPAs
    • 4.2.4 SLCP
  • 4.3 Mapping
  • • 4.3.1 Instance
    • 4.3.2 Iteration
    • 4.3.3 Invocation
  • 4.4 Input Information and Output Information
  • • 4.4.1 Conventions
    • 4.4.2 External Information
    • 4.4.3 Generic Information
    • 4.4.4 Information vs. documents
• 5. Implementation of the standard
• • 5.1 Select an SLCM
  • 5.2 Create an SLC
  • • 5.2.1 Place the Activities in executable sequence
    • 5.2.2 Develop and justify a List of Activities Not Used
    • 5.2.3 Verify the map
  • 5.3 Establish an SLCP
• Annex A Activities
• • A.1 Project Management Activity Groups
  • • A.1.1 Project Initiation Activities
    • A.1.2 Project Planning Activities
    • A.1.3 Project Monitoring and Control Activities
  • A.2 Pre-Development Activity Groups
  • • A.2.1 Concept Exploration Activities
    • A.2.2 System Allocation Activities
    • A.2.3 Software Importation Activities
  • A.3 Development Activity Groups
  • • A.3.1 Requirements Activities
    • A.3.2 Design Activities
    • A.3.3 Implementation Activities
  • A.4 Post-Development Activity Groups
  • • A.4.1 Installation Activities
    • A.4.2 Operation and Support Activities
    • A.4.3 Maintenance Activities
    • A.4.4 Retirement Activities
  • A.5 Integral Activity Groups
  • • A.5.1 Evaluation Activities
    • A.5.2 Software Configuration Management Activities
    • A.5.3 Documentation Development Activities
    • A.5.4 Training Activities
• Annex B Mapping example
• • B.1 Step 1: Select SLCM
  • B.2 Στℇπ Χοµπαρℇ Αχτιϖιτιℇσ το ΣΛΧ
  • B.3 Step 3: Develop and justify List of Activities Not Used
  • B.4 Step 4: List Activities and Invocations
  • B.5 Step 5: Place Activities in executable sequence
  • B.6 Step 6: Verify information flow
  • B.7 Step 7: Map information into deliverable documents
  • B.8 Step 8: Add OPAs
  • B.9 Step 9: Add project planning information
• Annex C Information mapping template
• Annex D Bibliography

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