Process Standards (Ieee Software Engineering Standards Collection) [Paperback]

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• Paperback
• Publisher: Inst of Elect & Electronic (May 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0738115606
• ISBN-13: 978-0738115603
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Invaluable to a narrow audience, August 6, 2002

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Mike Tarrani "www.tarrani.com" (Deltona, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Process Standards (Ieee Software Engineering Standards Collection) (Paperback)

This book is useful to two audiences: (1) candidates for the Certified Software Development Professional (CSDP) examination, and (2) anyone who works within or needs to conform to the IEEE/EIA Standard 12207 Standard for IT Software Life Cycle Processes.

The structure and format is nine chapters that consist of papers written by experts in their respective fields, and five appendices.

Topic areas covered in the nine chapters are: (1) Software Engineering Supporting Processes (clearly describes 12207), (2) Software Configuration Management and Problem Resolution Processes (two papers on SCM, but no coverage of problem resolution - the paper titled "Software Configuration Management Plans" is based on IEEE Std. 828-1998), (3)Software Verification and Validation Processes (two papers, the paper titled "Software Verification and Validation" is based on IEEE Std 1012-1998), (4) Software Quality Assurance Process (two papers, the one titled "Software Quality Assurance Plans" is based on IEEE Std. 730-2001), (5) Software Reviews and Audits Processes (three papers, with "Software Reviews" based on IEEE Std 1028-1997), (6) Software Documentation Process (two papers, "Software User Documentation" is based on IEEE Std 1063-2001), (7) Management Process (this is one of the strongest chapters with five papers covering project management, cost estimating and risk management), (8) Infrastructure Process (five papers of varying quality - "A Spiral Model of Software Development and Enhancement" by Barry W. Boehm and "Alternative Software Life Cycle Models" by Edward R. Comer are particularly interesting), and (9) Improvement and Training Processes (four papers ranging from CMM to Planning an Effective Training Program - this chapter was the least useful in my opinion because the CMM has changed, and the P-CMM is much more specific for training requirements).

Appendices A and B are standard IEEE fare pointing to glossaries and standards, but C through F specifically address topics of interest to CSDP exam candidates, including how to prepare for the examination and recommended reading.

For the target audience, especially CSDP candidates, this book is an essential resource. For working professionals who do not work with IEEE standards the material in this book is interesting, but not compelling.