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Practical Approach to Software Quality by Gerard O'Regan (2002, Hardcover)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherSpringer New York

ISBN-100387953213

ISBN-139780387953212

eBay Product ID (ePID)2246064

Product Key Features

Number of PagesXv, 289 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NamePractical Approach to Software Quality

SubjectSoftware Development & Engineering / Quality Assurance & Testing, Software Development & Engineering / General, Hardware / General

Publication Year2002

TypeTextbook

AuthorGerard O'regan

Subject AreaComputers

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Weight22.7 Oz

Item Length9.3 in

Item Width6.1 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2001-059797

Dewey Edition21

TitleLeadingA

Reviews"Since software quality assurance is still an issue in software organizations, a deep understanding of the subject itself, as well as of methods for effectively implementing software quality, is crucial for both software managers and practitioners. Comprehensive books like this one can help readers to get into the field. However, O Regan s book is more than just an introduction. It also serves as a good reference for people who want to step into the subject practically, and for those who want to find out about the quality measures that could best fit their organizations...I recommend this book to those interested in learning how software quality helps increase software companies productivity." --Computing Reviews, "Since software quality assurance is still an issue in software organizations, a deep understanding of the subject itself, as well as of methods for effectively implementing software quality, is crucial for both software managers and practitioners. Comprehensive books like this one can help readers to get into the field. However, O¿Regan¿s book is more than just an introduction. It also serves as a good reference for people who want to step into the subject practically, and for those who want to find out about the quality measures that could best fit their organizations...I recommend this book to those interested in learning how software quality helps increase software companies¿ productivity." --Computing Reviews

Number of Volumes1 vol.

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal005.1/0685

Table Of Content1 Introduction to Software Quality.- 1.1 The Software Engineering Challenge.- 1.2 History of Software Failures.- 1.3 Background to Software Quality.- 1.4 History of Quality.- 1.5 Software Engineering.- 1.6 Modem Software Quality Management.- 1.7 Miscellaneous.- 1.8 Structure of This Book.- 2 Software Inspections and Testing.- 2.1 Overview Fagan Inspections.- 2.2 Software Inspection Methodology.- 2.3 E-Mail/Fax Reviews.- 2.4 Semi Formal Review Meeting.- 2.5 Fagan Inspection Methodology.- 2.6 Software Testing.- 2.7 Summary.- 3 The ISO 9000 Standard.- 3.1 Introduction.- 3.2 ISO 9000 1994 Version.- 3.3 ISO 9000:2000 Version.- 3.4 Implementing ISO 9000:2000.- 3.6 ISO 9000 Certification Process.- 3.7 Summary.- 3.5 ISO 9000 and Improvement.- 4 The Capability Maturity Model.- 4.1 Introduction.- 4.2 Overview of CMM.- 4.3 CMM Architecture.- 4.4 CMM Maturity Levels.- 4.5 Implementing the CMM.- 4.6 CMM Internal Assessments.- 4.7 External CMM Assessments.- 4.8 CMM Worldwide Maturity.- 4.9 CMMI Project.- 4.10 Summary.- 5 The SPICE (15504) Standard.- 5.1 Introduction.- 5.2 Overview of SPICE.- 5.3 Process Management.- 5.4 SPICE Reference Model.- 5.5 SPICE Processes.- 5.6 The Exemplar Model.- 5.7 SPICE Assessment.- 5.8 Process Capability Determination.- 5.9 SPICE and Process Improvement.- 5.10 The Implementation of SPICE.- 5.11 SPICE A Critical Analysis.- 5.12 Summary.- 6 Metrics and Problem Solving.- 6.1 Introduction.- 6.2 The Goal Question Metric Paradigm.- 6.3 The Balanced Scorecard.- 6.4 Metrics for an Organization.- 6.5 Implementing a Metrics Program.- 6.6 Problem-Solving Techniques.- 6.7 Summary.- 7 Formal Methods and Design.- 7.1 Introduction.- 7.2 Software Configuration Management.- 7.3 Unified Modeling Language.- 7.4 Software Usability.- 7.5 Formal Methods.- 7.6 Summary.- References.

SynopsisA brief but comprehensive introduction to the field and pragmatic guidance on the implementation of a sound quality system in the organization. It provides an enhanced knowledge of software inspections, metrics, process involvement, assessment of organization, problem solving, customer satisfaction surveys, the CMM, SPICE, and formal methods. Sample material on software inspections, metrics, and customer satisfaction can be adapted by readers to their respective organizations. In addition, readers will gain a detailed understanding of the principles of software quality management and software process improvement. Concepts can then be readily applied to assist improvement programs within organizations., Overview The aim of this book is to provide a practical introduction to software quality in an industrial environment and is based on the author's experience in working in software engineering and software quality improvement with leading indus- trial companies. The book is written from a practitioner's viewpoint, and the objective is to include both theory and practice. The reader will gain a grasp of the fundamentals as well as guidance on the practical application of the theory. The principles of software quality management and software process im- provement are discussed, and guidance on the implementation of maturity mod- els such as the CMM, SPICE, or the ISO 9000:2000 standard is included. Organization and Features The first chapter provides an introduction to the fundamentals of quality man- agement. Later chapters consider software inspections and testing, ISO 9000, the CMM, the evolving SPICE standard, metrics and problem solving, and the final chapter on formal methods and design considers some advanced topics, includ- ing configuration management, UML, software usability, and formal methods. The reader may find the material heavy going in places, especially in the section on formal methods, and this section may be skipped. The book includes a chapter on software inspections and testing, and this in- cludes material on Fagan inspections to build quality into the software product., The book offers a brief, but comprehensive, introduction to the field of quality control systems in the software development process. Specifically, the book covers SPICE, ISO 9000:2000 standards, metrics, and customer satisfaction. Essential book for software engineers, practitioners, and professionals., Overview The aim of this book is to provide a practical introduction to software quality in an industrial environment and is based on the author's experience in working in software engineering and software quality improvement with leading indus trial companies. The book is written from a practitioner's viewpoint, and the objective is to include both theory and practice. The reader will gain a grasp of the fundamentals as well as guidance on the practical application of the theory. The principles of software quality management and software process im provement are discussed, and guidance on the implementation of maturity mod els such as the CMM, SPICE, or the ISO 9000:2000 standard is included. Organization and Features The first chapter provides an introduction to the fundamentals of quality man agement. Later chapters consider software inspections and testing, ISO 9000, the CMM, the evolving SPICE standard, metrics and problem solving, and the final chapter on formal methods and design considers some advanced topics, includ ing configuration management, UML, software usability, and formal methods. The reader may find the material heavy going in places, especially in the section on formal methods, and this section may be skipped. The book includes a chapter on software inspections and testing, and this in cludes material on Fagan inspections to build quality into the software product.

LC Classification NumberQA76.758