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How is this different than any other NASA handbook?

The Software Engineering handbook will have two components. A PDF/printable version for those who wish to use the material in a more traditional way.  We are also developing this website as an interactive and dynamic version of the same material. We plan on utilizing web technologies, such as tagging (folksonomies), social commenting, and web editability and versioning to enhance the experience of what a handbook for print provides.

Already, we are accepting comments at the very bottom of this page. You may leave an anonymous comment, but please use responsibly and according to the [Code of Conduct].

Special Topic Material

There are a total of 37 special topics which will be chapters within the handbook.  You can click on the third tab (features and topics) above to view what topics exist so far in the handbook. A partial list is as follows:

Material by SWE Requirement Number

The NASA Software Engineering standards are laid out in the NPR 7150.2A document (click here to view it on the web).  Within the document, there are requirements numbering up to 130.  You can click the second tab (requirements guidance) above to view what guidance exists so far in the handbook. We will be producing material for each of these requirements in the following areas: Guidance, Rationale, Tools Available, Links, Guidance for Small Projects, and Lessons Learned.