Our software factory processes are based on RUP and MPS-BR (CMMi equivalent national pattern).
RUP - Rational Unified Process
RUP is a process framework for developing interactive software created by Rational Software Corporation. It´s is based on a set of principles and best practices for software development:
- interactive software development
- requirements management
- use of component-based architecture
- visual software modeling
- quality assurance
- software change control
RUP divides the project in 4 different phases:
- Design: emphasis on system scope
- Preparation: emphasis on architecture
- Construction: emphasis on development
- Transition: emphasis on implementation
RUP tasks are categorized into 9 subjects:
- Engineering (Business Modeling, Requirements, Analysis and Design, Implementation, Testing, Delivery)
- Support (Change and Configuration Management, Environment and Project Management)
MPS-BR - Brazilian software process improvement
MPS.BR is a program for Process Improvement of Software coordinated by Softex (Association for Promoting the Brazilian Software Excellence), with the support of the Ministry of Science and Technology, FINEP (Research and Projects Financing, also known as the Brazilian Innovation Agency) and the Interamerican Development Bank. It has been accepted in other Latin America countries.
It is based on CMMi, ISO/IEC 12207 and ISO/IEC 15504.
MPS.BR has 7 maturity levels:
A - on optimization B - quantitatively managed C - defined D - broadly defined E - partially defined F - managed G - partly managed