IEEE P14764
Unapproved Draft IEEE Standard for Software engineering Software life cycle processes maintenance (Superseded by approved draft)
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IEEE P14764 is an inactive draft standard for software engineering maintenance within the software life cycle processes. It focuses on how maintenance work is approached after software has entered service, helping define a disciplined basis for correcting faults, adapting systems, and preserving operational quality. In computing and processing environments, this type of guidance matters because maintenance decisions can affect reliability, supportability, and long-term system behavior.
IEEE P14764 overview
This draft specification addresses software maintenance as a defined part of the software life cycle, rather than an informal follow-on activity. IEEE P14764 is concerned with the processes used to evaluate change requests, control modifications, and manage ongoing support for software already in use. For organizations handling complex applications or embedded software, the document provides a technical framework that can support consistent maintenance practices and clearer engineering control across updates, fixes, and enhancements.
Typical use cases
This standard is most relevant where software must remain dependable after deployment, such as business applications, control software, and other systems that require structured upkeep over time. Teams may use it when organizing corrective maintenance, handling user-reported issues, or planning adaptations to changing operational needs. IEEE P14764 can also be useful in maintenance workflows that involve configuration management, impact review, and coordination between development, operations, and support functions.
Why this standard matters
IEEE P14764 matters because maintenance is often where software quality is either preserved or gradually degraded. A defined maintenance process can reduce risk, improve consistency in change handling, and support better traceability for updates and corrections. For procurement, compliance, and internal engineering control, the standard offers a clearer reference point for what maintenance activities should cover and how they may be managed in a structured way. That can help organizations limit disruption and maintain dependable service over time.
- Software life cycle maintenance processes
- Change request evaluation
- Corrective and adaptive support
- Configuration and impact control
- Inactive draft IEEE standard
- Publication Date: 2004
- Standard Status: Inactive
- Publisher: IEEE
- Subject: Computing and Processing
- Official IEEE: Doi link
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