Theory Papers

Introduction A scheduling chart is an essential tool for project managers and software development teams to stay organized and ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget. Definition A scheduling chart in software development is a visual representation of the activities and tasks that need to be completed Read more…

Definition of Software Projects Software projects involve the planning, development, testing, and deployment of software applications or systems.  Software projects in software engineering typically involve a team of software engineers working together to develop, deploy, and maintain software applications. Characteristics of Software Projects Successful software projects require effective collaboration, communication, and project Read more…

Introduction SCM stands for Software Configuration Management. Definition SCM is the process of managing and controlling changes to software code, documentation, and other artifacts that are part of the software development process.  Characteristics SCM involves tracking and managing changes to software artifacts throughout the development process, from initial requirements gathering Read more…

Introduction It was developed by the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) at Carnegie Mellon University. Definition The Capability Maturity Model (CMM) is a framework that provides guidelines for developing and improving the software processes of an organization. In the SEI CMM Process Model and assessment procedure, the goal is to improve Read more…

Introduction Software models, also known as software development models or software process models. Definition Software models are structured frameworks used to plan, design, develop, test, and maintain software using the scientific approach.  Characteristics Software models guide the development process, helping teams manage the complexity and ensure that the software meets Read more…

Forward Engineering: Forward engineering is a process in software engineering where a system or application is developed from scratch, starting with the requirements analysis phase and moving through design, implementation, testing, and deployment phases. In other words, it is the traditional software development process that involves starting with a clean Read more…

History/Emergence of SE The emergence of Software Engineering dates back to the late 1960s, when the rapid growth of computer usage exposed serious problems in software development. In the early days of computing (1950s–1960s), software was small in size, developed by individuals, written without formal methods, etc. As computer systems Read more…