This document is a guideline for the application of ISO/IEC/IEEE 12207. This document establishes guidance for implementing a common framework for software life cycle processes, with well-defined terminology that can be referenced by the software industry. This document provides guidance on defining, controlling and improving software life cycle processes within an organization or a project. This document recommends methods and approaches suitable for a variety of life cycle models. The guidance emphasizes the importance of establishing a strategy, planning, and the involvement of stakeholders with the ultimate goal of achieving customer satisfaction.
- Standard Committee
- C/S2ESC - Software & Systems Engineering Standards Committee
- Status
- Active PAR
- PAR Approval
- 2025-09-10
- Superseding
- 24748-3-2020
Working Group Details
- Society
- IEEE Computer Society
- Standard Committee
- C/S2ESC - Software & Systems Engineering Standards Committee
- Working Group
-
12207_WG - Software Life Cycle Processes
- IEEE Program Manager
- Christian Orlando
Contact Christian Orlando - Working Group Chair
- Annette Reilly
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12207-2026
ISO/IEC/IEEE Approved Draft International standard - Systems and software engineering -- Software life cycle processes
This document establishes a common process framework for describing the full life cycle of software systems from conception through retirement. It applies to the acquisition or development of software products and services whether performed internally or externally to an organization. Those aspects of software system definition needed to provide the context for software products and services are included. The document also supports the definition, control, assessment, and improvement of these processes.
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