Book - CMMI: Guidelines for Process Integration and Product Improvement
February 5, 2003
A new book, CMMI: Guidelines for Process Integration and Product Improvement has been added to the SEI Series in Software Engineering published by Addison-Wesley. Available in February 2003, the book CMMI: Guidelines for Process Integration and Product Improvement, is the authoritative reference for the most current, Version 1.1, release of CMMI models. Readers can use the book to learn best practices that help organizations improve their development and maintenance of products and services.
Many organizations use one or more Capability Maturity Models® (CMMs®) to assess development and maintenance processes, implement improvements, and measure progress. Although consistent in purpose, these models differ in terminology and design, enough sometimes to cause conflict and confusion when used within the same organization. Addressing the need for a more coordinated approach, Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) provides a single framework for improvement in software engineering, systems engineering, integrated product and process development, and supplier sourcing.
To enhance and ease CMMI adoption, this book provides a single source for all CMMI model information—the equivalent of the entire set of CMMI models. Readers can get started without having to select a model first—all of the options are compiled into one book and explained in detail. Both the staged and continuous representations are described so that readers will more clearly see the similarities and differences between the two representations and will be able to choose the right approach for their organization
The book begins with background information needed to understand the content and structure of these integrated models and how to use them. A case study illustrates their implementation in a real environment. A variety of practical material, such as a glossary and index, is also provided. The bulk of the book comprises the content of all CMMI models, covering the 25 process areas (PAs) that are facets of the product life cycle, including detailed best practices.
Whether you are new to CMMI or not, this book is an essential resource for managers, practitioners, and process improvement team members who need to understand, evaluate, and/or implement a CMMI model. The ultimate objective of CMMI is integrating processes to improve products; this book contains everything you need to get that done.
Since the release of the book, minor errors were discovered. These errors are documented in the book's errata sheet.
For More Information
For more information about this book, see the Addison-Wesley Website. This book is available in bookstores and online. Contact Addison-Wesley Customer Support for more information about bulk purchases and international orders.
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