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Application Vision Statement

FOR

<PROJECT NAME>
Version- <1.0>

Prepared by : Date :
(AD)

Reviewed by : Date :
(Architect/AD)

Approved by : __________________ Date : ____________

(PM/Client)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................................... 4
1.1. PURPOSE.......................................................................................................................... 4
1.2. SCOPE.............................................................................................................................. 4
1.3. REFERENCES..................................................................................................................... 4
1.4. GLOSSARY........................................................................................................................ 4
2. APPLICATION OVERVIEW..................................................................................................... 4
2.1. APPLICATION DEFINITION................................................................................................... 4
2.2. APPLICATION MISSION....................................................................................................... 4
2.3. OPPORTUNITIES................................................................................................................ 4
2.4. CHALLENGES.................................................................................................................... 4
3. STAKEHOLDERS AND USERS.............................................................................................. 5
3.1. STAKEHOLDER SUMMARY................................................................................................... 5
3.2. USER SUMMARY................................................................................................................ 5
3.3. STAKEHOLDER/USER NEEDS............................................................................................... 5
3.4. MARKET DEMOGRAPHICS.................................................................................................. 6
3.5. ALTERNATIVES & COMPETITION.......................................................................................... 6
4. APPLICATION PERSPECTIVE............................................................................................... 6
4.1. APPLICATION CAPABILITIES................................................................................................. 6
4.2. COST AND PRICING............................................................................................................ 6
4.3. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.................................................................................................... 6
4.4. LICENSING AND INSTALLATION............................................................................................ 6
4.5. DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS......................................................................................6
4.5.1. User Manual................................................................................................................ 6
4.5.2. Online Help.................................................................................................................. 6
4.5.3. Installation Guide, ReadMe......................................................................................... 6
4.5.4. Labeling and Packaging.............................................................................................. 6
5. BUSINESS GOALS................................................................................................................. 7
5.1. FINANCIAL GOALS............................................................................................................. 7
5.2. USER GOALS..................................................................................................................... 7
5.3. MARKET GOALS................................................................................................................. 7
6. FUNCTIONAL GOALS............................................................................................................ 8
Feature.................................................................................................................................... 8
7. DATA GOALS.......................................................................................................................... 9

8. QUALITY GOALS.................................................................................................................... 9

9. CONSTRAINTS...................................................................................................................... 9
9.1. BUSINESS RULES.............................................................................................................. 9
9.2. BUSINESS CONSTRAINTS................................................................................................... 9
9.3. DATA, HARDWARE, AND SOFTWARE CONSTRAINTS..............................................................9
9.4. INDUSTRY STANDARDS, LEGAL AND REGULATORY CONSTRAINTS.........................................9
10. APPENDICES......................................................................................................................... 9
10.1. ENVISIONED FUTURE ENHANCEMENTS............................................................................9
10.2. MAJOR ISSUES.............................................................................................................. 9
10.3. TBDS........................................................................................................................... 9
10.4. ASSUMPTIONS AND DEPENDENCIES....................................................................9
1. INTRODUCTION............................................................................................ 7

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1.1. PURPOSE.......................................................................................................................... 7
1.2. PROJECT OVERVIEW......................................................................................................... 7
1.3. PROJECT DELIVERABLES................................................................................................... 8
1.4. EVOLUTION OF THE SPP................................................................................................... 8
1.4.1. Procedures for Controlling Changes...........................................................................8
1.5. REFERENCE MATERIALS.................................................................................................... 8
1.6. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS............................................................................................. 8
2. PROJECT ORGANIZATION.................................................................................................... 9
2.1. OPERATIONAL PROCESS MODEL........................................................................................ 9
2.2. ORGANIZATIONAL CHART................................................................................................... 9
2.3. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES........................................................................................... 9
2.4. COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL................................................................................... 10
2.5. FILING SCHEME............................................................................................................... 10
3. MANAGERIAL PROCESS.................................................................................................... 10
3.1. ASSUMPTIONS AND DEPENDENCIES................................................................................. 10
3.1.1. Assumptions.............................................................................................................. 10
3.1.2. Dependencies........................................................................................................... 10
3.2. RISK MANAGEMENT......................................................................................................... 12
3.3. PROJECT GOALS........................................................................................................ 13
3.4. QUANTITATIVE PROCESS MANAGEMENT PLAN (QPMP)..................................................... 13
3.4.1 Strategy for Data Collection and Analysis..................................................................13
3.5. SOFTWARE QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN......................................................................... 15
3.5.1. Action plan for meeting customer specific goals........................................................15
3.5.2. Measurement for tracking against software quality goals..........................................15
3.5.3. Action plan when project is projected not to meet these goals..................................15
3.6 DEFECT PREVENTION PLAN............................................................................................ 15
3.7 SOFTWARE PROCESS IMPROVEMENT.................................................................... 15
3.8. MONITORING AND CONTROLLING MECHANISMS................................................................. 16
3.8.1. Project Reporting....................................................................................................... 16
3.8.2. Additional Metric Reporting.......................................................................................16
3.8.3. Project Reviews........................................................................................................ 16
3.9. STAFFING AND TRAINING PLAN......................................................................................... 16
3.9.1. Staffing Plan.............................................................................................................. 16
3.9.2. Training Plan............................................................................................................. 17
3.10. CUSTOMER FEEDBACK PLAN.............................................................................................. 17
4. TECHNICAL PROCESS....................................................................................................... 17
4.1. METHODS, TOOLS, AND TECHNIQUES............................................................................... 17
4.1.1. Hardware and Networking :.......................................................................................17
4.1.2. System Software and Tools.......................................................................................17
4.1.3. Standards and Guidelines.........................................................................................17
4.1.4. New Technology Identification and Evaluation..........................................................18
4.2. REUSEABLE COMPONENTS...................................................................................... 19
4.2.1. Reusable Components to be Used............................................................................19
4.2.2. Reusable Components to be Built.............................................................................19
4.3. SOFTWARE QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN.......................................................................... 19
4.3.1. Deviations / Omissions from the QMS and Contract.................................................19
4.3.2. Testing Strategy and Plan.......................................................................................... 19
4.3.3. Reviews..................................................................................................................... 19
4.3.4. Audit Schedule.......................................................................................................... 19
4.3.5. Access Control Mechanism.......................................................................................20
4.3.5.1. Documents.......................................................................................................................20
4.3.5.2. Directories on the Server..................................................................................................20
4.3.6. Quality Record Ownership......................................................................................... 20
4.4. SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT PLAN............................................................ 20
4.4.1. Configuration Identification........................................................................................20
4.4.1.1. Project Configuration Items and SCM Schedule..............................................................20
4.4.1.2. Naming Conventions........................................................................................................21
4.4.1.3. Version Numbering Scheme.............................................................................................21

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4.4.1.4. Controlled Software Libraries...........................................................................................21

4.4.1.5. Library Backup Strategy...................................................................................................21
4.4.1.6. Procedure for Actual Storage of Documents and Magnetic Media...................................21
4.4.1.7. Procedure for Retrieval and reproduction of controlled items from the library.................21
4.4.2. Change Management................................................................................................21
4.4.3. Configuration Status Reporting.................................................................................21
5. SCHEDULE AND BUDGET.................................................................................................. 23
5.1. SCHEDULE AND BUDGET.................................................................................................. 23
5.2. COMPUTING RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS............................................................................... 24
6. CLIENT INVOLVEMENT....................................................................................................... 25
6.1. INPUT FROM CLIENT........................................................................................................ 25
6.2. CLIENT RESPONSIBILITIES............................................................................................... 25
7. APPENDICES....................................................................................................................... 25
7.1. Appendix A - Detailed Work Break-down.......................................................................25

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. PURPOSE

1.2. SCOPE

1.3. REFERENCES

1.4. GLOSSARY

2. APPLICATION OVERVIEW

2.1. APPLICATION DEFINITION

2.2. APPLICATION MISSION

For [target customer]

Who [statement of the need or opportunity]
The (product name) is a [product category]
That [statement of key benefit; that is,- compelling reason to buy]
Unlike [primary competitive alternative]
Our product [statement of primary differentiation]

2.3. OPPORTUNITIES

2.4. CHALLENGES

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3. STAKEHOLDERS AND USERS

3.1. STAKEHOLDER SUMMARY

Stakeholder Description Responsibilities Role Success Criteria Deliverables Comments

3.2. USER SUMMARY

User Description Responsibilities Success Criteria Deliverables Represented by Comments

3.3. STAKEHOLDER/USER NEEDS

Need Priority Concerns Current Solution Proposed Solutions

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3.4. MARKET DEMOGRAPHICS

3.5. ALTERNATIVES & COMPETITION

4. APPLICATION PERSPECTIVE

4.1. APPLICATION CAPABILITIES

4.2. COST AND PRICING

4.3. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

4.4. LICENSING AND INSTALLATION

4.5. DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS

4.5.1. User Manual

4.5.2. Online Help

4.5.3. Installation Guide, ReadMe

4.5.4. Labeling and Packaging

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5. BUSINESS GOALS

5.1. FINANCIAL GOALS

5.2. USER GOALS

5.3. MARKET GOALS

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6. FUNCTIONAL GOALS

# Feature Status Target Benefit Stability Comments

Release

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7. DATA GOALS

8. QUALITY GOALS

9. CONSTRAINTS

9.1. BUSINESS RULES

9.2. BUSINESS CONSTRAINTS

9.3. DATA, HARDWARE, AND SOFTWARE CONSTRAINTS

9.4. INDUSTRY STANDARDS, LEGAL AND REGULATORY CONSTRAINTS

10. APPENDICES

10.1. ENVISIONED FUTURE ENHANCEMENTS

10.2. MAJOR ISSUES

10.3. TBDS

10.4. ASSUMPTIONS AND DEPENDENCIES

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