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Software process assessment approaches, methods and methodologies have gained much attention in both MIS and SE areas recently. Perhaps the most well-known approach is CMM (Capability Maturity Model) which was developed by SEI (Software Engineering Institute at Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh). The most well-known European assessment approach is called BOOTSTRAP methodology. The BOOTSTRAP methodology includes both the CMM and the ISO 9000 standards as its starting points. The methodology includes guided assessment process, questionnaires and algorithm for maturity and capability determination, guidelines for process improvement, assessor training program and licensing policy, and computer-based tools and a database that support the consultancy activities.
The database has a unique role in the BOOTSTRAP methodology for providing a basis for the process improvement of software industry. This role is clarified by explaining the development principles, services and architecture of the software tools used in the BOOTSTRAP methodology. Some sample results are presented using the empirical data collected from over 100 software process assessments made in Europe during 1991-1993 under auspices of the ESPRIT/ Bootstrap project.
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Järvinen, J. (1995). BOOTSTRAP — Improving the Capability of Software Industry with Databas Support. In: Lee, M., Barta, BZ., Juliff, P. (eds) Software Quality and Productivity. IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-34848-3_24
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