Iteration: Inception Iteration [1...n]
This iteration template defines the activities (and associated roles and work products) performed in a typical iteration in the Inception phase.
Extends: Inception Phase Iteration
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Description

The project starts with the assumption that you have:

  • Created the business case
  • Identified the project manager
  • Defined the team (at least for the first iteration)
  • Put in place the development environment (including tools and infrastructure)
  • Prepared your organization to follow the delivery process suggested by the published process description

The number and length of each Inception iteration will vary depending upon the needs of the project.

The following table summarizes the Inception phase objectives and what activities address each objective:

Inception phase objectives and activities



Phase objectives Activities that address objectives
Understand what to build

Identify System Goals and Requirements

Identify key system functionality

Initiate Project

Identify System Goals and Requirements

Determine at least one possible solution Agree on Technical Approach
Understand the cost, schedule, and risks associated with the project

Initiate Project

Plan and Manage Iteration



Properties
Event Driven
Multiple Occurrences
Ongoing
Optional
PlannedYes
Repeatable
Alternatives
This iteration template does not include any activities that result in any implementation. In some projects there will have to be some implementation work done to meet the objectives of Inception. In those cases, additional activities should be added to handle that.

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Parts of this material is based on the Eclipse Process Framework Practice Library, distributed under the Eclipse Public License V1.0.