Software Process

The process that deals with the technical and management issues of the software development is called software process.

Software process is the set of activities and associated results that produce a software product.

These activities are

•Software specification: Where customers and engineers defines the software that is to be produced and the constraints on its operation.

•Software development: Where the software is designed and programed.

•Software validation: Where software is checked to ensure that it is what the customer requires.

•Software evolution: Where the software is modified to reflect changing customer and Market requirements.

"Different types of system needs different development processes. "

Example: Real time software in an aircraft has to be completely specified before development begins.

In e-commerce system, the specification and the program are usually developed together.

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