Process for Engineering Requirements and Architecture (PERA)

PERA (Process for Engineering Requirements and Architecture) is a framework for software engineering and systems engineering developed by the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) at Carnegie Mellon University. It is a structured approach to developing and managing software and systems requirements and architecture, covering the entire system development lifecycle.

The “PERA” category in the CIO Reference Library is a collection of articles and documents that provide insights into the framework’s fundamental concepts, benefits, and best practices for implementing the framework within organizations. This category is designed for IT executives and other business leaders who are seeking to develop or improve their organization’s software engineering and systems engineering capabilities.

The articles and documents in this category cover a wide range of topics related to PERA, such as:

1. Introduction to PERA: This includes articles that provide an overview of the framework’s fundamental concepts, benefits, and the key principles and concepts.
2. PERA processes: This includes articles that explore the different processes within PERA, such as requirements engineering, architecture development, and system integration.
3. Implementing PERA: This includes articles that provide guidance on how to implement PERA within organizations, including considerations such as governance, management, and architecture assessment.
4. PERA case studies: This includes articles that provide real-world examples of successful PERA initiatives within organizations across a range of industries and sectors.

Overall, the “PERA” category is a valuable resource for IT executives and other business leaders seeking to develop or improve their organization’s software engineering and systems engineering capabilities using the PERA framework. The resources in this category provide insights into the fundamental concepts of the framework, guidance on implementing PERA within organizations, best practices for governance and management, and real-world examples of successful initiatives. By leveraging these resources, organizations can improve their software and systems engineering capabilities, resulting in improved efficiency and cost savings.