Process Quality Assurance for UML-Based Projects

3.7. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1	Are there aspects in a process apart from the “what,” the “who,” and the “how”?
A1	Yes, and they are related to the timing of execution of the process— in other words, the “when.” I have described the three parts of a process in order to simplify the understanding of a process. They are not the only aspects in a process. Furthermore, the issues of creating a process environment itself, the corresponding process-based CASE tool, along with the issues of transitioning to a new process, are some important practical considerations to consider. These practical issues are discussed in Chapter 4.
Q2	Is understanding the process metamodel important for process-based work in a project?
A2	The metamodel I have described ...