Managing the Software Process by Watts Humphrey

Managing the Software Process by Watts Humphrey is a foundational book in the field of software engineering, published in 1989. It introduces a comprehensive framework for improving software development processes to enhance productivity, quality, and predictability. The book emphasizes the importance of structured process management as a means to achieve reliable software outcomes. Humphrey introduces the Capability Maturity Model (CMM), a five-level framework that helps organizations assess and enhance their software development processes. The CMM levels—Initial, Repeatable, Defined, Managed, and...