Software Process Modeling

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Abstract:

This paper discusses the topic of software process modeling, a means of reasoning about the processes used to develop and maintain software. Although this term is beginning to come into common use, its meaning varies widely. For the purposes of this paper, software process modeling is defined as a methodology that encompasses a representation approach, comprehensive analysis capabilities, and the capability to make predictions regarding the effects of changes to a process. This paper reports the approach we have taken to software process modeling and summarizes our experiences on the Post Deployment Software Support PDSS Project. The paper is structured as follows Chapter 1 - Introduction Chapter 2 - Overview of the objectives and capabilities of software processing modeling Chapter 3 - Overview of the PDSS Information Management Project, describing the context for our modeling experience Chapter 4 - Details and examples of the modeling approach used on the PDSS Project Chapter 5 - Outcomes and results of those modeling efforts Chapter 6 - Lessons learned from this effort, and a list of the capabilities required for successful software process modeling and Chapter 7 - Conclusions and directions for future work.

Author(s):
Kellner, Marc I. ; Hansen, Gregory A.
Author Organization(s):
CARNEGIE-MELLON UNIV PITTSBURGH PA SOFTWARE ENGINEERING INST
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA197137
Pagination:
0059

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
CMU/SEI-88-TR-9, ESD-TR-88-010
Contract/Grant Number(s):
F19628-85-C-0003
Monitor Series:
TR-88-010, ESD
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_5.2.3_Share Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_4.2.1_Manage Supplies and Equipment; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_4.3_Maintain
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Materials and Manufacturing Processes
Descriptor(s):
*MODEL THEORY, *COMPUTER PROGRAMMING, *SYSTEMS APPROACH, INFORMATION SYSTEMS, REASONING, DATA MANAGEMENT, DEPLOYMENT, COMPUTER PROGRAMS, MODELS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Computer Programming and Software
Keyword(s):
PDSS(POST DEPLOYMENT SOFTWARE SUPPORT)
Report Date:
1988 May 01