ISO/IEC 15504 (SPICE)

ISO/IEC 15504, also known as SPICE, is a set of international standards designed to assess and improve software development and maintenance processes. It provides a structured framework for organizations to evaluate how effectively their processes are working, identify areas for improvement, and ensure quality. By using specific criteria and maturity levels, SPICE helps teams optimize their practices, leading to more reliable, efficient, and high-quality software products. Essentially, it is a tool for organizations to systematically enhance their software processes through measurement and improvement.