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1. IEEE/ACM and ACS codes of ethics

The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) code of professional conduct and ethics
provides a list of principle of ethics that relates to the issues covered outside the scope of the
world of computing and acre also acutely related because of the fact of the availability of
technology which is available to the members who are using the technology. The Association for
Computing Machinery (ACM) does not give importance and reliance to the detailed regulations;
rather it focuses on considerations that are thoughtful on the fundamental principles involved
(Wiley 2000).
On the other hand, Australian Computer Society Code of Ethics (ACS) essentially provides that
though the documented standards are fundamental, the same cannot be expected to be expected
to be delivered at all times and levels as there are different circumstances involved. The,
Australian Computer Society Code of Ethics (ACS) understands that some standards due overlap
and there might be some conflict arising because of that reason. Thus, the identified difference
between the two is the degree of flexibility offered which is certainly more in Australian
Computer Society Code of Ethics (ACS) relative to that of The Association for Computing
Machinery (ACM).
While writing a anti-terrorism software, the information that would be published online is not
likely to be true and honest. This is for the reason that the potential people for whom the
software is targeted at might become well aware of this trap and would spread the risks
associated to other involved parties as well. Thus, the standard related to providing true
information provided in the codes is certainly violated although the same is being done for a
noble cause and due =permission from the government authorities is with the creator of the
software (ASME 2007).


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2. Software Process Models
The codes of ethics essentially are a set of rules and ideals that the Information technology and
software professionals need to comply with. They also emphasize education and socialization
rather than just forcing the set of rules to a working professional. They look to make the
professional understand and respect the ideas and the values rather than just forcing the same
upon them to be just merely followed. The codes are generally used as a reference by the
information security professionals to verify whether they are taking the decisions according to
the written norms and also to ensure that they are adhering to the same. The creation of the
software and their respective development leads to ethical dilemmas and issues and that is when
the need of checking upon a written document like IEEE/ACM and ACS codes is deemed
fundamental.
The three software process models are
The Waterfall Software Process Model
It is essentially a role and plan driven model. It is marked by distinctive and separate phases of
development and specification. The disadvantage includes sticking to a fixed plan of action and
thus reduces empowerment to the internal employees as there is no degree of flexibility offered.












Definition of
Requirements
Designing
System and
Software
Unit Testing


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Source: (ASME 2007)

Water Fall Model
Incremental Development Software Process Model
The validation, development and specification are interleaved in the Incremental Development
Software Process Model. It can be either an agile driven process or plan driven process and is
essentially contingent upon the requirements of the objectives of the creation of the software
development. One of the biggest advantages of following this type of process is that the basics
are ensured correct which are namely specifying, developing and validating the software before
its final launch. Thus, the scope of the software failing is greatly reduced.
Concurrent Activities








Incremental Activities
Source: (ASME 2007)
Re-Use oriented software engineering software process model
Integration and
System Testing
Operations and
Management
Specification
Development
Validation
Initial Version
Intermediate Version
Final Version
Description of the
Outline


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In the Re-Use oriented software engineering software process model, the assembling of this type
of system is done from the existing components. Once again, be either an agile driven process or
plan driven process and is essentially contingent upon the requirements of the objectives of the
creation of the software development. The actual practice of the software development, it is
evident that most of the largely developed software use a blend of all the above mentioned
models and elements from each process model is incorporated into the development of the
software (Wiley 2000).




Source: (ASQ 2006)
Re- Use Software engineering
Web Services, can be potentially used for remote invocation which can be met according to the
standard of the service desired which is contingent upon the development of a particular
software. Component frameworks can also be used such as J2EE or .NET framework for
application to the designed software (IIE 2005).
3. Professional Software Development
Professional Software is much more than just developing programs. Software engineering field
and industry is a discipline which covers comprehensive production of software. It is not just
merely developing particular software for the end customer or for the general market users. It
essentially involves understanding the requirements and preparation of customised software to
exactly meet the desired requirements of the user. It has so many innovations involved. One also
has to be well aware of the ethical principles involved. This includes coping up with the
regulations of legacy systems which involves great amount of diversity as the norms and
regulation followed are different in different physical locations and countries. An account of the
same has been provided in the first section of this paper (IIE 2005). The concerned software
professionals are also required to meet the demands of timely delivery which can be very
Specification
Requirement
Analysis of
the
Component
Modification
of the
requirements
Designing of
the System
Integration and
Development
Validation of
the System


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demanding at times. One of the key things associated with this profession is the fact that the
same is associated with immense after sales services. The developed is not only required to meet
the required and developed performance and functionality, the developed software should also be
usable, dependable in the future course of time and that is when the role of after sales services is
important and crucial. The software industry is thus involved with development of the
technology overall rather than merely developing the software, one is required to be highly
aware of the ethical issues like copying someones else work is also considered to be a dangerous
and unethical affair in this particular industry (ASQ 2006).
4. Important features of Agile Software Development
The use of the term Agile Software Development is derived from the term agile manifesto. It
essentially involves interactions and individuals over the tools and the processes in the
information technology industry. It scores heavily over and above the traditional water fall
approach as it is much more flexible and requires less of more documentation relative to that of
the traditional approach of waterfall software development process model. The external
customers in the cotemporary times are recognized to a great extent by their demanding nature
(IIE 2005).They want transparency while there products are being prepared, ordered. They want
to know all the information so that they can compare the same with the competition prevailing in
the market place. That is how that agile software development was introduce in the Information
Technology industry that provides for interaction and communication with the end users to better
understand their exact requirements and with a degree of flexibility available, prepare the best
recommended software program for them. The key features of the agile software development
can be summarized as under:
Imperative involvement of the end users via interaction and consistent communication
Empowerment to the internal customers (employees) to produce exemplary software
developments
It is marked by a fixed timescale and the requirements are ever evolving
The requirements are captured at high levels, visual levels and lightweight levels


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Development of iterate, small and incremental releases
It essentially focuses on the frequency of the developed products
It compares each stage and the developed feature before it moves further in the
development of the process which ensures quality and it is dynamic attribute which is
potentially missing in other models of the processes that are followed. It also applies the
8-0/20 very effectively and efficiently.
The testing part is well integrated throughout the process model when agile system is
being followed.
It assures the concerned stakeholders of a cooperative and collaborative approach as the
same is deemed o be essential and necessary in the contemporary times (ASQ 2006).
References
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). 2007, Code of ethics of engineers.
Retrieved April 11, 2012 from http://www.asme.org/asme/policies/pdf/p15_7.pdf .
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