book chapterJan 1, 2011Closed access

The Capability Maturity Model for Software

MCMark C. PaulkBCBill CurtisMBMary Beth ChrissisCVCharles V. Weber
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Abstract

This paper provides an overview of the latest version of the Capability Maturity Model for Software, CMM v1.1. Based on over six years of experience with software process improvement and the contributions of hundreds of reviewers, CMM v1.1 describes the software engineering and management practices that characterize organizations as they mature their processes for developing and maintaining software. This paper stresses the need for a process maturity framework to prioritize improvement actions, describes the process maturity framework of five maturity levels and the associated structural components, and discusses future directions for the CMM. Keywords: capability maturity model, CMM, process maturity…

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Authors

4
  • MC
    Mark C. PaulkCorresponding
  • BC
    Bill Curtis
  • MB
    Mary Beth Chrissis
  • CV
    Charles V. Weber

Topics & keywords

Topics
Keywords
  • Capability Maturity Model
  • Maturity (psychological)
  • Computer science
  • Software
  • Psychology
  • Operating system
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Industry, innovation and infrastructure
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