Models of Software Evolution: Life Cycle and Process

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Abstract:

This module presents an introduction to models of software system evolution and their role in structuring software development. It includes a review of traditional software life cycle models as well as software process models that have been recently proposed. It identifies three kinds of alternative models of software evolution that focus attention to either the products, production processes, or production settings as the major source of influence. It examines how different software engineering tools and techniques can support life cycle or process approaches. It also identifies techniques for evaluating the practical utility of a given model of software evolution for development projects in different kinds of organizational settings.

Author(s):
Scacchi, Walt
Author Organization(s):
CARNEGIE-MELLON UNIV PITTSBURGH PA SOFTWARE ENGINEERING INST
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.,
Supplementary Note:
Prepared in cooperation with Univ. of Southern California. DOI: 10.21236/ADA236120
Pagination:
0034

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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-CM-10-1-0
Contract/Grant Number(s):
F19628-90-C-0003
Monitor Series:
ESD
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.3.1_Analyze Problem; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_5.6_Monitor; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_5.6.1_Assess Compliance with Guidance; JCA_5.6.3_Assess Achievement of Objectives; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5.2.3_Share Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Cyber
Descriptor(s):
*COMPUTER PROGRAMS, SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, LIFE CYCLES, MODELS, EVOLUTION(GENERAL), SOURCES, PRODUCTION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Computer Programming and Software
Keyword(s):
*SOFTWARE ENGINEERING, *LIFE CYCLE TESTING, *MATHEMATICAL MODELS, PE63752F
Report Date:
1987 Oct 01