The BuildBot is a system to automate the compile/test cycle required by most sOftware projects. CVS commits trigger new builds, run on a variety of client machines. Build status (pass/fail/etc) are displayed on a web page or through other protocols.
To introduce sOftware process models
To describe three generic process models and when they may be used
To describe outline process models for requirements engineering, sOftware development, testing and evolution
To explain the Rational Unified Process model
To introduce CASE technology to support sOftware process activities
To explain the main tasks undertaken by project managers
To introduce sOftware project management and to describe its distinctive characteristics
To discuss project planning and the planning process
To show how graphical schedule representations are used by project management
To discuss the notion of risks and the risk management process