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Software Processes

Degree programme Computer Science
Subject area Engineering Technology
Type of degree Master
Full-time
Summer Semester 2025
Course unit title Software Processes
Course unit code 024913120201
Language of instruction English
Type of course unit (compulsory, optional) Elective
Teaching hours per week 2
Year of study 2025
Level of the course / module according to the curriculum
Number of ECTS credits allocated 4
Name of lecturer(s) Andreas GOTTARDI, Marco KIRSCHNER, Christian MANGOLD
Requirements and Prerequisites

Software Engineering fundamentals

Course content

Based on the discussion of the term software quality, life-cycle models with their phases and activities including modern methods for modeling software and generating code from models are dealt with. Building on this, software testing, deployment and maintenance are examined in various scenarios. Existing specifications, standards and norms are used and expanded.

Learning outcomes

The students can

  • name different software development processes.
  • explain the CMMI maturity model.
  • measure the quality of software.
  • derive and apply measures for improvement in economic and technical terms.
  • integrate an efficient software quality process into the software development process.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Integrated course. Lecture with exercises.

Assessment methods and criteria

Immanent examination character. 

Comment

 None

Recommended or required reading
  • Sommerville, Ian (2020): Modernes Software-Engineering: Entwurf und Entwicklung von Softwareprodukten. 1. Aufl. Hallbergmoos: Pearson Studium ein Imprint von Pearson Deutschland.
  • Sommerville, Ian (2018): Software Engineering. 10., aktualisierte Edition. Hallbergmoos: Pearson Studium ein Imprint von Pearson Deutschland.
  • Davis, Jennifer; Daniels, Katherine (2016): Effective DevOps: Building a Culture of Collaboration, Affinity, and Tooling at Scale. Beijing ; Boston: O’Reilly UK Ltd.
  • Kim, Gene u.a. (2021): The Devops Handbook: How to Create World-class Agility, Reliability, & Security in Technology Organizations. 2. Aufl. S.l.: IT Revolution Press.
  • Sharma, Sanjeev (2017): The DevOps Adoption Playbook: A Guide to Adopting DevOps in a Multi-Speed IT Enterprise. Indianapolis, IN: Wiley.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face, distance learning)

Face-to-face event with selected online elements