Promotion Level (or group) refers
to a
modules status in the
software development lifecycle, most often as defined as
part of an overall
software configuration management (
SCM) strategy. A
very simple software development lifecycle:
Production
|
Testing
|
Development
The lifecycle is often implemented within a SCM tool, such as StarTeam, PVCS,
ClearCase, or MKS. It is often (and should be always), part of a
larger SCM plan, including workflow, release management, issue management,
and other considerations. SCM is often implemented in an effort to achieve
a Capability Maturity Model ranking/certification.