Introduction to CMMIIntroduction to CMMI

Veljko MilutinovicVeljko Milutinovichttp://galeb.etf.bg.ac.yu/vmhttp://galeb.etf.bg.ac.yu/vm

vm@etf.bg.ac.yuvm@etf.bg.ac.yu

This is a DARPA project!This is a DARPA project!

What does it mean?What does it mean?

High risk: High risk: – This one lasts for about 15 years now! This one lasts for about 15 years now!

High potentials: High potentials: – Unlike ADA, it got into the commercial market!Unlike ADA, it got into the commercial market!

Essence:Essence:– Each level of CMMI means more quality control,Each level of CMMI means more quality control,

and more money for CMMI experts/consultantsand more money for CMMI experts/consultants

Hierarchy:Hierarchy:– ProgrammersProgrammers– Consultants (Process Accelerators)Consultants (Process Accelerators)– Appraiser (CMMI Reinforcement - CMMI Certified)Appraiser (CMMI Reinforcement - CMMI Certified)

What is the most difficult in life?What is the most difficult in life?

To change behaviourTo change behaviour

Essence:Essence:– Best practices from successfull companiesBest practices from successfull companies

Also:Also:– Reactive versus ProactiveReactive versus Proactive– Reactive = Cure (After it Happens)Reactive = Cure (After it Happens)– Proactive = Prevention (Before it Happens)Proactive = Prevention (Before it Happens)

ConclusionConclusion

CMMI = CMM(system) + CMM(softwareCMMI = CMM(system) + CMM(software))

CMMI = Capability Maturity Model CMMI = Capability Maturity Model IntegratedIntegrated

Source: CMU (SEI)Source: CMU (SEI)

SEI = Software Engineering InstituteSEI = Software Engineering Institute