ISO IEC IEEE 24748-5-2017 PDF

Full title and description

ISO/IEC/IEEE 24748-5:2017 — Systems and software engineering — Life cycle management — Part 5: Software development planning. This joint ISO/IEC/IEEE standard provides a common framework and guidance for planning and controlling the technical processes and activities required to develop, deliver and sustain software products, and specifies the content and structure of a Software Development Plan (SDP) used to represent a project's application of software life‑cycle processes.

Abstract

ISO/IEC/IEEE 24748-5:2017 defines the information items, required content and recommended formats for software development planning. It describes the processes and management activities needed to produce and maintain a Software Development Plan that coordinates contractual, organizational and project-level technical management processes. The standard supports planning across the full software life cycle from concept through retirement and is intended to be used with ISO/IEC/IEEE 12207 and related life‑cycle standards.

General information

• Status: Active (first edition).
• Publication date: 2017 (published mid‑2017; IEEE listing 23 June 2017; IEC publication record 19 July 2017).
• Publisher: Joint publication by ISO, IEC and IEEE (ISO/IEC/IEEE).
• ICS / categories: 35.080 (Software engineering).
• Edition / version: 1st edition (2017).
• Number of pages: 40 pages (official publication length).

Scope

This standard specifies the planning and control processes for software development projects and the information items (notably the Software Development Plan) produced by those processes. It sets out required and recommended content for planning documents, defines conformance options (full and tailored), and gives guidance on how to apply planning practices in single‑party and multi‑party projects. The document is applicable to organizations and individuals responsible for technical management, planning, development and acquisition of software products and services, and is intended to be used in conjunction with ISO/IEC/IEEE 12207 (software life‑cycle processes).

Key topics and requirements

• Definition and purpose of the Software Development Plan (SDP) as the top‑level technical planning document for software projects.
• Required information items and the required contents for planning and control of software development activities.
• Guidance on SDP structure, format and tailoring to project size, complexity and contractual context.
• Processes required to develop, approve, implement and maintain software plans (including planning, technical management and configuration control interfaces).
• Conformance rules (full conformance and tailored conformance) and intended usage guidance.
• Relationship and alignment with ISO/IEC/IEEE 12207 life‑cycle processes and other related engineering standards.
• Consideration of life‑cycle models, project concepts, risk and quality management within planning activities.

Typical use and users

Commonly used by software project managers, technical managers, systems engineers, quality assurance personnel, acquirers and suppliers involved in software development and integration. It is useful for organizations establishing or maturing project planning practices, for contractual planning between parties, and for developing SDPs that align with software life‑cycle processes and organizational policies.

Related standards

ISO/IEC/IEEE 24748-5:2017 is part of the 24748 life‑cycle management series and is intended to be used together with ISO/IEC/IEEE 12207 (Software life‑cycle processes) and ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288 (System life‑cycle processes). It also complements related standards such as ISO/IEC/IEEE 24748-1 (life cycle management guidance), ISO/IEC/IEEE 29148 (requirements engineering) and standards addressing assurance, maintenance and project management practices.

Keywords

Software Development Plan (SDP), life cycle management, software planning, technical management, ISO/IEC/IEEE 24748, 12207, software life‑cycle, planning processes, conformance, project management.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO/IEC/IEEE 24748-5:2017 is an international standard that provides guidance and requirements for software development planning, specifying the content and processes needed to produce and maintain a Software Development Plan.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the planning and control processes for software projects, required information items and their content, guidance on SDP structure and tailoring, and how planning activities interface with technical and project management processes across the software life cycle.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Project and technical managers, systems and software engineers, QA and configuration managers, acquirers and suppliers involved in the planning and execution of software development projects.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: As published in 2017 (first edition), it is the active Part 5 edition for software development planning. Users should check the publishing organizations for any later amendments or newer editions before assuming long‑term currency.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is Part 5 of the ISO/IEC/IEEE 24748 series on life‑cycle management. Other parts (for example Part 1) provide higher‑level guidance and the series is intended to be used alongside ISO/IEC/IEEE 12207 and 15288.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Software Development Plan, SDP, life cycle management, software planning, technical management, ISO/IEC/IEEE, 24748, 12207.