Cmmi: Guidelines for Process Integration and Product Improvement
by By Chrissis, Mary Beth, Konrad, Mike, and Shrum, Sandy
Category: Computers , Software Development & Engineering , General

Capability maturity model integration (CMMI) offers a framework of best practices that address the development and maintenance of products and services, covering the product life cycle from conception through delivery and maintenance.  This book discusses how to develop a CMMI model for a specific organization and choose from the 25 process areas.  The largest section lists the goals, sub-practices, and examples for each process area, such as causal analysis, organizational process focus, project planning, requirements development, and validation. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)