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Software Project Management

The document outlines key concepts in software engineering, including definitions of software, software engineering, and related fields, as well as the software process and its models. It emphasizes the attributes of good software, challenges in software engineering, and the role of software project management, detailing the responsibilities of a project manager in planning, leading, executing, managing time and budget, and ensuring maintenance. Additionally, it defines a project and its attributes, highlighting the need for a well-defined objective and the management of resources and timelines.

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Software Project Management

The document outlines key concepts in software engineering, including definitions of software, software engineering, and related fields, as well as the software process and its models. It emphasizes the attributes of good software, challenges in software engineering, and the role of software project management, detailing the responsibilities of a project manager in planning, leading, executing, managing time and budget, and ensuring maintenance. Additionally, it defines a project and its attributes, highlighting the need for a well-defined objective and the management of resources and timelines.

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Unit 1

Software = Developed Programs + Associated Documentation


( Generic Software+ Customized Software)
Software Engineering= An engineering discipline which is concerned
with all aspect of software production
Computer Science= Concerned with theory and fundamentals
Computer Engineering=Concerned with practicalities of developing
and delivering useful software
System Engineering= Concern with all aspect of computer based
system development, including hardware,
software and process engineering
Software Engineering= it is part of the system engineering
Software Process: A set of activities whose goal is development or
evolution of software
Software Process Model: A simplified representation of software
process, presented from a specific
perspective
Software engineering methods: Structured approach to software
development which include system
models, notations, rules, design advice
and process guidance.
Cost of Software Engineering: 60% development cost, 40% testing
cost
for custom software, evolution cost
often exceed development cost
Attributes of good software: Software should deliver the required
functionality and performance to the user and
should be maintainable( changing needs of
customer), dependable( reliability,
efficiency( responsiveness, processing time,
memory utilisation etc), security and safety)
and usable( without undue effort, by the type
of user for whom it designed( appropriate user
interface and adequate documentation)
Key Challenges of SE: Coping with increasing diversity, demands for
reduced delivery times and developing
trustworthy software.
• Project: A project is defined as a sequence of tasks that must be completed to attain a
certain outcome with fixed budget in given timebound.
• Attributes of Project: scope, objective, resources, team, cost, timelines.
1. a project need a well-defined objective.
2. a project is carried out through a series of interdependent tasks.
3. Utilizes various resources
4. a project has specific time-frame
5. a project may be unique or one-time endeavour
6. a project has customer
7. project involves degree of uncertainty
• What Is Software Project Management ?
Software project management is dedicated to the planning, scheduling, resource allocation,
execution, tracking, and delivery of software and web projects.
The role and responsibility of a software project
manager
• Planning: The project manager puts together the blueprint for the entire project. The project plan
will define the scope, necessary resources, timeline, procedure for execution, communication
strategy, and steps required for testing and maintenance.
• Leading: A software project manager assembles and leads the project team, which consists of
developers, analysts, testers, graphic designers, and technical writers. Heading up a team requires
excellent communication, people, and leadership skills.
• Execution: The project manager will supervise the successful execution of each stage of the project.
This includes monitoring progress, conducting frequent team check-ins, and creating status reports.
• Time management: Staying on schedule is crucial to the successful completion of any project. This
can be particularly challenging when managing software projects because changes to the original
plan are almost guaranteed as the project evolves. Software project managers must be experts in
risk management and contingency planning to ensure progress in the face of roadblocks or changes.
• Budget: Like traditional project managers, software project managers are tasked with creating a
budget for a project and sticking to it as closely as possible, moderating spend and re-allocating
funds when necessary.
• Maintenance: Software project management encourages constant product testing to discover and
fix bugs early, adjust the end product to the customer’s needs, and keep the project on target. The
software project manager ensures the product is properly and consistently tested, evaluated, and
adjusted accordingly.

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