IEEE/ISO/IEC 12207-2026

Annotation of standard text IEEE/ISO/IEC 12207-2026 :

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This document establishes a common process framework for describing the full life cycle of software systems from conception through retirement. It applies to the acquisition or development of software products and services whether performed internally or externally to an organization. Those aspects of software system definition needed to provide the context for software products and services are included. The document also supports the definition, control, assessment, and improvement of these processes. These processes can be applied concurrently, iteratively, and recursively to a software system and its elements throughout the life cycle of a software system. Users of the document can apply the processes and terminology to construct a suitable life cycle model, composed of stages that use selected processes. The process purposes and outcomes in ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288:2023 (systems life cycle processes) and this document are fully aligned so that one may select appropriate activities from either document for use in systems with substantial software content.

ISBN: 979-8-8557-2464-6, 979-8-8557-3262-7, 979-8-8557-3263-4

Number of Pages: 154

Product Code: STDAPE28124, STD28729, STDPD28729

Keywords: acquisition, agreement, architecture, design, assessment, audit, configuration management, decision management, development, disposal, enabling system, implementation, information management, infrastructure, integration, life cycle, life cycle model, life cycle stages

Category: Software Engineering

Draft Number: P12207/BIS, Jul 2025 - APPROVED DRAFT