Capability Maturity Model Integration for Development, Version 1.3

Purpose: CMMI-DEV v1.3 is a process improvement model designed to help organizations improve their development processes. It provides a structured framework for assessing the maturity of an organization's software development processes and identifying areas for improvement.

Key Components:

1. Maturity Levels: The model has five maturity levels, ranging from Level 1 (Initial) to Level 5 (Optimizing), which reflect the degree of process improvement and standardization in the organization.

2. Process Areas: The model identifies specific process areas that need to be addressed at each maturity level. These process areas include requirements management, project planning, process and product quality assurance, and others.

3. Goals and Practices: Each process area includes specific goals and practices that an organization should implement to achieve the desired maturity level.

Benefits: Implementing CMMI-DEV can lead to more predictable project outcomes, higher quality products, improved customer satisfaction, and increased efficiency in development processes.

CMMI-DEV is levied on software development projects as a model for standardizing software development processes.

Customizing Practices and Processes

Adapting Practices:

• Tailored Procedures: Adapt CMMI-DEV practices to fit the specific needs of the project. This might involve modifying procedures, templates, and tools to better align with the project context.

• Scalability: Ensure that practices are scalable to the project size. For example, streamline documentation and reporting requirements for smaller projects to avoid unnecessary overhead.

Tool Integration:

• Automated Tools: Integrate automated tools that support CMMI-DEV practices, such as project management software, version control systems, and testing tools. These tools can help streamline processes and improve efficiency.

• Customization of Tools: Customize tools and templates to align with tailored processes. This ensures consistency and ease of use for the project team.

Training and Communication

Team Training:

• Role-Based Training: Provide training tailored to the roles and responsibilities of team members. Ensure that everyone understands how to apply the tailored CMMI-DEV practices in their specific context.

• Continuous Learning: Promote continuous learning and improvement by offering ongoing training and development opportunities related to CMMI-DEV practices.

Project Management Documents

• Software Management Plan

• Project Schedule

• Risk Management Plan

• Configuration Management Plan

Process and Quality Assurance Documents

• Software Development Plan

  • Software Development Processes

  • Software Development Procedures

  • Work Instructions

  • Checklists and Templates

• Software Configuration Management Plan

• Software Verification & Validation Plan

• Software Quality Assurance Plan

  • ...Audit prep, implementation and reporting tools...

Measurement and Analysis Documents

• Measurement and Analysis Plan

• Performance Reports

Verification and Validation Documents

• Test Plan

• Test Procedures

• Test Reports

Configuration and Change Management Documents

• Change Request Form

• Configuration Status Reports

How to use Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) in a trust-worthy, repeatable way

• CMMI-DEV v1.3

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• NASA NPR 7150.2D

• U.S. Constitution & Bill of Rights

• Supreme Court Ruling(s)

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