| Abstract [eng] |
The goal of this work is to provide recommendations for software process assessment and improvement in micro companies. Assessment methods aimed for small companies are reviewed and their applicability for micro companies is analyzed. One chosen method is modified and process assessment is performed in a micro software company. Based on the assessment experience, the recommendations for process assessment in micro companies are summarized. These recommendations might be used when creating new software process assessment methods or improving existing ones. After method analysis it is decided to modify MARES method by adapting it for software process assessment of micro company. MARES method is based on ISO 15504 standard and is intended for small company assessment. Changes in MARES method are introduced, some processes are changed, goal-process model is complemented. New goal-process model might be used for quick definition of the assessment scope. In the result of assessment, software process weaknesses are identified and a few processes chosen for improvement. Decision to use agile testing practices for improvement was made. First step of micro company software process improvement is completed demonstrating that usage of agile methods along with formal software process assessment is possible. |
