Abstract
Abstract The paper introduces the concepts of process maturity and certification by presenting some of the main existing approaches and standards in this area. First, with the ISO 9000 family, the concept of a quality system and its certification is presented. Then the concept of process maturity is introduced through a short description of the objectives and the main technical characteristics of the Capability Maturity Model (CMM) developed by the Software Engineering Institute (SEI). An introduction to SPICE follows explaining the background and main objectives of the emerging standard for software process assessment, process improvement and capability determination. Finally, the new SPICE conformant version of the BOOTSTRAP methodology is announced.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
