Discussion Board: Software System Engineering Process
Question 1
Within the Discussion Board area, write 400-600 words that respond to the following with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. Use the library and Internet to search for information about software process improvement, and make sure to cover the following points:
• Summarize some of the key aspects of software process improvement.
• Describe how software process improvement might be initiated within an organization.
• Discuss the importance of software process improvement within an organization and how it can contribute to the success of its projects.
• This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates.
Question 2
Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400-600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas:
Software engineering is done differently in all organizations. The success of the approach that is used depends on the type of organization, the type of project, and the people who are involved. As part of a software development process-improvement initiative for your organization, you have been given the task of researching software engineering practices to help your team understand best practices in this area and how each person can contribute to the process improvement plan.
Within the Discussion Board area, write 400-600 words that respond to the following with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. Use the library and Internet to search for information about software process improvement.
• Summarize 2-3 of the best practices you have discovered.
o Identify the type of company, projects, and teams that these best practices would suit well.
o Justify your selection.
o Discuss the impact of those practices on the process and the project.
o In your opinion, what are the implications and risks of applying these best practices to a software development project?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.