Essentials of Software Engineering, 4th Edition

CHAPTER 4: Software Process Models

OBJECTIVES

• Introduce the generic concept of software engineering process models.

• Discuss the three traditional process models:

  1. Waterfall

  2. Incremental

  3. Spiral

• Discuss the chief programming team approach.

• Describe the Rational Unified Process along with the significance of entry and exit criteria for all the processes.

• Assess processes in terms of the Capability Maturity Model (CMM) and Capability Maturity Model Integrated (CMMI).

• Discuss the need to modify and refine a standard process.

4.1 Software Processes

We have mentioned processes in earlier chapters and have indicated the significant roles they play in software engineering. The process of developing and supporting software often requires ...