IEEE Std 12207-2008 establishes a common framework for software and system life cycle processes. This
standard provides additional life cycle activities and tasks that augment the practice of systematic reuse. In
addition to supplementing the activities defined in IEEE Std 12207-2008, this standard defines outcomes
and tasks applicable throughout the life cycle process. Thus, the use of this standard requires access to and
understanding of IEEE Std 12207-2008.