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Many current process modelling approaches are notationally complex, and therefore inappropriate within relatively small software development environments. What is needed is a more pragmatic approach. This paper describes some process modelling work, based upon data flow techniques, conducted at a small software development organization. Our findings suggest that significant benefits can accrue from even a low cost approach. We also discuss some practical lessons learnt for the would-be process modeller.
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Phalp, K., Shepperd, M. (1994). A pragmatic approach to process modelling. In: Warboys, B.C. (eds) Software Process Technology. EWSPT 1994. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 772. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-57739-4_9
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