Software Element
A deliverable or in- process document produced or acquired during software development or maintenance. Specific examples include but are not limited to:
- Project planning documents; i.e., software development plans, and software verification and validation plans.
- Software requirements and design specifications.
- Test documentation.
- Customer-deliverable documentation.
- Program source code.
- Representation of software solutions implemented in firmware.
- Reports; i.e., review, audit, project status.
- Data; i.e., defect detection, test.
Contrast with
software item. See:
configuration item.
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PatrickEgan? - 18 Dec 2002