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Software Process

Updated 21 Jul 2026

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def
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  a structured set of activities required to develop and maintain a software system
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  includes the methods and techniques used throughout the development lifecycle
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core activities
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  specification — defining what the system should do
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  design and implementation — defining the organization of the system and implementing it
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  validation — checking that the system meets customer requirements
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  evolution — changing the system in response to new requirements
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process descriptions include
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  activities — the steps of the process
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  products — outcomes of a process activity
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  roles — responsibilities of the people involved
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  pre- and post-conditions — statements that are true before and after an activity
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process models
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  Waterfall Model
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  Incremental Development
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  Integration and Configuration Model
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  Agile / Scrum / DevOps
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