PRACTICES
Practices
Many systems engineering practices are now considered standard, while others are emerging. Every systems engineering practice can be thought of as having a maturity curve. The figure below illustrates some of the many systems engineering practices and where they are in the maturity curve. These are just illustrative; many exemplars exist of emerging and transitioning practices in real-world projects, some of which are highlighted later in the chapter.
Systems engineering practices are adapted to different industries.
Systems engineering practices are codified in many standards, guidebooks, and the Guide to the Systems Engineering Body of Knowledge.
Systems engineering practices are incorporated in to domain-specific processes covering the solution life cycle from cradle to grave.