IEEE 1074-1997

This standard provides the set of Activities that constitute the Processes for the development and maintenance of software, whether stand-alone or part of a system. (Non-software activities, such as hardware development and purchasing, are outside the scope of this standard). This standard also provides associated Input and Output information. The proposed revision will differ from the original as follows: (1) The word process will be downplayed, or order to better focus attention on the Activities. Collections of Activities will now be called Activity Groups. (2) All Planning Activities will now be collected into a single Activity Group called Project Planning Activities. (3) The Verification and Validation Process will be replaced by a new Activity Group entitled "Evaluation Activities", which will include specific V&V Activities such as reviews, audits, testing.

To better enable software organizations to develop and/or maintain software on time and within budget. It is envisioned that the primary user of the revised standard will be the Process Architect for a software project. This is the individual whose function is to select a Software Life Cycle Model (SLCM) for the project, create the project Software Life Cycle (SLC), and ensure that this SLC is properly followed throughout the lifetime of the project. The revised standard will benefit the Process Architect by clearly defining his or her role, and the steps necessary to fulfill that role.

Revision Standard - Superseded. Superseded by IEEE Std 1074-2006. A process for creating a software life cycle process is provided. Although this standard is directed primarily at the process architect, it is useful to any organization that is responsible for managing and performing software projects.