What This Document Is
This is an Iteration Plan (IP) – a crucial project management deliverable from a Software Engineering course (CSCI 577) at the University of Southern California. Specifically, it represents the detailed planning for a single iteration within a larger software development lifecycle. This IP, Version 1.0, is the work of Team 06 and focuses on the “Mission Science Information and Database System” project. It outlines the team’s approach to building a specific phase of the system, detailing planned work and anticipated outcomes. The document demonstrates a practical application of software engineering principles to a real-world problem.
Why This Document Matters
This Iteration Plan is essential for anyone involved in, or studying, software development projects. Students learning agile methodologies, iterative development, or project management will find this a valuable case study. It’s particularly relevant for those interested in understanding how requirements are translated into actionable development tasks, and how progress is tracked within a team environment. Software engineers, project managers, and team leads can use this as a reference point for structuring their own iteration plans and understanding best practices in software project organization.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This document focuses *solely* on the planning phase for a single iteration. It does not contain the completed code, final system design, or detailed testing results. It outlines *intended* functionality and deliverables, but doesn’t showcase the final product. The plan is specific to the context of the “Mission Science” project and may require adaptation for different software applications. It also represents a snapshot in time – a Version 1.0 – and is subject to change as the project evolves.
What This Document Provides
* A clear overview of the iteration’s goals and objectives.
* Identification of specific capabilities planned for implementation during this phase.
* A distinction between capabilities being implemented and those slated for testing in future iterations.
* A version history tracking changes and rationale behind updates to the plan.
* A structured table of contents for easy navigation.
* Team member roles and responsibilities.
* References to higher-level project documentation (like the Operational Concept Document).
