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The Practical Guide to Defect Prevention
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The Practical Guide to Defect Prevention

by Marc McDonald, Robert Musson, Ross Smith
October 2007
Beginner to intermediate
480 pages
14h 16m
English
Microsoft Press
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Proposing a Model

It is not always necessary to create a new framework because there often is no end to the number of models proposed by academia. Picking a reasonable process-improvement model requires understanding the content of the model. To determine What, a basic understanding of various existing models is required. Some models target software development, while others are general improvement paradigms. Often, the first model used for process improvement is a somewhat arbitrary choice to assist in the planning effort. After an organization gains a detailed understanding of the model, it is easier for the organization to enhance or change to another more suitable model. The next sections describe a few of the more popular models that can ...

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