Object-oriented methods and processes

The use of a method to build software creates an organizational standard and guidance to help developers. Using such a process assists developers in avoiding any repetition of past mistakes and aids them in repeating successful strategies. Furthermore, it is agreed that methods for object-oriented/component-based development (OO/CBD) should have a strong process focus: two current processes - RUP (Rational Unified Process^TM) and OPEN (Object-oriented Process, Environment and Notation) - illustrate the current state of the art. There is also a move towards process meta-models. In this context, OPF (OPEN Process Framework), which underpins OPEN, and proposals to the Object Management Group (OMG) are discussed, together with how a specific process can be created from such a meta-model