The Role of Software Development Standards in Requirements Analysis and Design.

Abstract

Software is the most expensive aspect of computer systems. It also has the potential to have the greatest adverse impact on the system. This thesis examines the role of software standards in the early development phases of requirements analysis and design. Both the costs and benefits associated with the use of standards are evaluated. Tools and techniques that support the use of standards are identified and evaluated for use in producing software that is usable and maintainable. Current Navy software development guidelines are identified and evaluated with respect to current industry practices. The anlaysis indicates that software standards are essential in the development life cycle. Navy guidelines do mandate the use of such standards in the development of mission critical computer software. The importance of frequent reviews and the use of supporting tools and techniques is emphasized. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA175311

Entities

People

  • Margaret Q. Lyle

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Application Software
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Information Processing
  • Information Systems
  • Jet Propulsion
  • Life Cycle Management
  • Life Cycles
  • Mainframe Computers
  • Software Development
  • Software Development Tools
  • Software Testing
  • Standards
  • Structured Programming
  • Systems Engineering
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Computer science
  • Engineering

Readers

  • Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.
  • Software Engineering
  • Systems Analysis and Design