A cloud software life cycle process (CSLCP) model

Abstract

Small to medium-sized enterprises take advantage of the strengths and opportunities of cloud computing. These enterprises require a well-defined software process model to produce reliable and quality cloud software, given their limited resources. Existing related work is surveyed, and the needed missing features are determined. A cloud software life cycle process model is proposed, validated, and verified to handle the shortcomings of existing cloud software process models. A case study is used to illustrate all the activities required throughout the software life cycle of the proposed model. The proposed cloud software life cycle process model is a cyclic iterative prototyping model. It is compatible with levels two and three of the capability maturity model integration and extends the Egyptian software process improvement model to fit the cloud environment. The model helps small enterprises develop quality, maintainable, and sustainable cloud software at a reasonable cost.

Keywords

• Cloud computing
• Software engineering
• Software quality
• Software Process Improvement (SPI) model
• Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI)