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Individual Portion The final step in developing the software development plan is to conduct a risk assessment for the project. This is an area often overlooked in software development plans, but it can make a tremendous difference in the success of the plan. Your goal in this stage of the project is to identify areas of the plan that might be at risk, and to prepare risk mitigation action plans for the high-probability and high-impact risk items. You will also further refine the plan to produce the final draft version for the project. Updates may be based on peer and instructor feedback.

The following are the project deliverables: Update the software development plan document title page with a new date and project name. Update the previously completed sections based on your instructor's feedback. Please include the following new content in 3–4 additional pages: Risk Analysis: Use appropriate risk analysis techniques to identify the areas of the project you consider to be high risk. Describe why these are high-risk areas and their potential effects on the project. For each risk, document a risk mitigation strategy.

Complete the following for the software development plan final version: Review the entire document for any changes and improvements you would like to make. Ensure this final version of the plan is sufficiently detailed to allow the engineering team to move forward with the development. Any previous instructor feedback should be addressed with appropriate changes. This is for the slide show MUST BE POWER POINT SLIDE Software development plan presentation (PowerPoint document) Title page Project name Date Slides covering the highlights and key points of the following content areas from the software development plan: Requirements Design

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The final stage in developing a comprehensive software development plan involves conducting a meticulous risk assessment, refining the plan based on feedback, and preparing a clear presentation of the project’s core elements. This process ensures that potential obstacles are identified early, strategies are in place to mitigate high-probability risks, and the project is structured for successful execution.

To commence, update the project's title page with a new date and project name, reflecting the most recent modifications. Incorporate revisions into previously completed sections, integrating feedback received from instructors or peers, to enhance clarity and completeness. The critical addition at this stage is a detailed Risk Analysis section, spanning 3 to 4 pages, where appropriate risk analysis techniques are employed to pinpoint high-risk areas within the project. Identification of these risks includes an explanation of why they are considered high-risk and an assessment of their potential impact on the project’s scope, timeline, budget, or quality. For each identified risk, comprehensive mitigation strategies should be documented, outlining contingency plans or preventative measures to minimize adverse outcomes.

The final version of the software development plan must be thoroughly reviewed. This review involves scrutinizing the entire document for consistency, completeness, and clarity, ensuring it provides sufficient detail for the engineering team to proceed with development. Address any previous instructor feedback with necessary adjustments. This finalized plan serves as a blueprint that guides the project from conception through to deployment, aiming to prevent pitfalls and promote smooth progress.

Furthermore, prepare a PowerPoint presentation summarizing the plan’s key points. The presentation should include a title slide with the project name and date, followed by slides highlighting the essential aspects of requirements and design from the development plan. This slide deck acts as a communication tool to convey the project's objectives, scope, architecture, and development approach succinctly and effectively to stakeholders or team members.

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