SOFTWARE ENGINEERING METHODOLOGY FOR DEVELOPING SYSTEM SOFTWARE

A decades-long goal has been to find repeatable, predictable processes that improve productivity and quality. Some try to systematize or formalize the seemingly unruly task of designing software. Others apply project management techniques to designing software. Without effective project management, software projects can easily be delivered late or over budget. With large numbers of software projects not meeting their expectations in terms of functionality, cost, or delivery schedule, it is effective project management that appears to be lacking. The Microsoft solution framework came to the rescue of these long lasting problems using its best component called MSF for Capability Maturity Model Integration Process Improvement methodology (MSF4CMMI) which is a process improvement approach that provides organizations with the essential elements of continuous process improvement resulting in a reduced Software Development Life Cycle, improved ability to meet the cost and schedule targets, building products of high quality. The MSF4CMMI has extended the MSF4ASD guidance with additional formality, reviews, verification and audit. This results in a Software Engineering Products that relied on process and conformance to process rather than relying purely on trust and the ability of the individual team members.