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Integrating Dynamic Models for CMM-Based Software Process Improvement

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Product Focused Software Process Improvement (PROFES 2002)

Part of the book series: Lecture Notes in Computer Science ((LNCS,volume 2559))

Abstract

During the last decade software process simulation has been used to address a wide diversity of management problems. Some of these problems are related to strategic management, technology adoption, understanding, training and learning, and risk management, among others. In this work a dynamic integrated framework for software process improvement is presented. This framework combines traditional estimation static models with an intensive utilization of dynamic simulation models of the software process. The aim of this framework is to support a qualitative and quantitative assessment for software process improvement and decision making to achieve a higher software development process capability according to the Capability Maturity Model. The paper describes the concepts underlying this framework, its implementation, the dynamic approach followed to systematically develop the dynamic modules, and an example of its potential use and benefits.

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  1. Department of Computer Languages and Systems Escuela Superior de Ingeniería, University of Cádiz, C/ Chile, n°1, 11003, Cádiz, Spain

    Mercedes Ruiz

  2. Department of Computer Languages and Systems Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingeniería Informática, University of Seville, Avda. Reina Mercedes, s/n., 41012, Seville, Spain

    Isabel Ramos & Miguel Toro

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  1. Department of Information Processing Science, University of Oulu, P.O. Box 3000, 90014, Oulun yliopisto, Finland

    Markku Oivo

  2. VTT Electronics, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, P.O. Box 1100, 90571, Oulu, Finland

    Seija Komi-Sirviö

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Ruiz, M., Ramos, I., Toro, M. (2002). Integrating Dynamic Models for CMM-Based Software Process Improvement. In: Oivo, M., Komi-Sirviö, S. (eds) Product Focused Software Process Improvement. PROFES 2002. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 2559. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-36209-6_8

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