Task: Implement Method Asset

This task is where the individual method elements are detailed (i.e., the text is written), and one or more publishable configurations are created.

Disciplines: Software Capability Improvement

Purpose

The purpose of this task is to complete the method element with detailed information.

Relationships

Roles

Primary Performer:

Method Developer

Additional Performers:

Inputs

Mandatory:

Optional:

None

Outputs

Method Asset

Main Description

This task follows the design of a method element: filling in details about this element based on its type (work product, task, role, etc.). Testing at element level after initial implementation and regression test on the entire library until the result is satisfactory (usually error free for all configurations). Then make sure the changes are checked into the library repository if applicable.

Steps

Detail method elements

Method elements include common fields (such as purpose and main description, etc.), practice elements, work products, tasks, guidance, roles, tool mentors, and processes.

Test and fix errors

Check-in the changes to the method library

More Information

Guidelines	Categorizing Creating Plug-ins, Practices and Configurations Customizing Method Content Elements Formatting and Writing Tips for Method Authors General Naming Conventions Implementing a Method Asset
Tool Mentors	Implement Method Asset using Rational Method Composer