This section contains special features and topics which contain material that is broader than any one Software Engineering requirement. Many take the form of how-to's and tutorials for those wishing to learn about the state of software engineering within NASA.
7.1 - History and Overview of the Software Process Improvement (SPI) Effort
[7.2 - Classification Tool and Safety-Critical Assessment Tool]
7.3 - Acquisition Guidance
7.4 - Flowdown of NPR Requirements on Contracts and to Other Centers in Multi-Center Projects
7.5 - Work Breakdown Structures That Include Software
7.6 - Software Test Estimation and Testing Levels
7.7 - Software Architecture Description
7.8 - Maturity of Life Cycle Products at Milestone Reviews
7.9 - Entrance and Exit Criteria
7.10 - Peer Review and Inspections Including Checklists
7.11 - Model Based Development and Auto-generated Code
7.12 - Qualification of Flight Software
7.13 - Transitioning to a Higher Class
7.14 - Implementing Measurement Requirements and Analysis for Projects
7.15 - Relationship Between NPR 7150.2 and NASA-STD-7009
[7.16 - Traceability of 7150.2 to Other NPRs, NASA-STDs]
7.17 - 7150.2A Appendices (Definitions, References, etc.)