Introduction to Software Process Improvement

This textbook is a systematic guide to the steps in setting up a Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) improvement initiative.  Readers will learn the project management practices necessary to deliver high-quality software solutions to the customer on time and on budget.  The text also highlights how software process improvement can achieve specific business goals to provide a tangible return on investment. Topics and features: supplies review questions, summaries and key topics for each chapter, as well as a glossary of acronyms; describes the CMMI model thoroughly, detailing the five maturity levels; provides a broad overview of software engineering; reviews the activities and teams required to set up a CMMI improvement initiative; examines in detail the implementation of CMMI in a typical organization at each of the maturity levels; investigates the various tools that support organizations in improving their software engineering maturity; discusses the SCAMPI appraisal methodology.

• Capability Maturity Model
• Software Engineering
• Software Process Improvement
• Software Quality
• Software Testing

From the reviews:

“O’Regan … has written a comprehensive book aimed at undergraduate students and anyone who wishes to approach software process improvement for the first time. … The written material is accurate and well explained. … engaging introduction to the world of project-based software process improvement. Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates and professionals.” (L. Benedicenti, Choice, Vol. 49 (8), April, 2012)

“This book is designed as a textbook for undergraduate students. … The book explains software process improvement in a self-contained way. … O’Regan’s pragmatic approach, along with his many intelligent side remarks that match my personal experiences in software engineering, are further highlights of the book. … a very nice introduction and reference for practitioners in the field.” (Markus Wolf, ACM Computing Reviews, June, 2011)

• Mallow, Co. Cork, Ireland

  Gerard O'Regan

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