Practical guide to software quality management / John W. Horch.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Horch, John W.

Series:

Artech House computing library.

Artech House computer library

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Computer software--Development--Management.

Computer software.

Computer software--Quality control.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (293 p.)

Edition:

2nd ed.

Place of Publication:

Boston, MA : Artech House, 2003.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

data file

Summary:

If you are responsible for designing, implementing, or managing a quality software program, this updated edition of the Practical Guide to Software Quality Management now identifies 10 major components that make up a solid program in line with ISO 9001 quality management precepts. Thoroughly revised and with new chapters on software safety and software risk management, this comprehensive primer provides you with the starting points for a standardized documentation system, and analyzes each individual program component separately, addressing in detail its specific role and overall importance to the system. This is the only volume to offer a broad overview of software quality management for non-experts and experts alike. It is written in clear, easy-to-understand language and contains a complete glossary that demystifies technical terms, abbreviations, and acronyms. Useful appendices contain example and "starting point" documentation outlines. Moreover, every chapter features an extensive list of authoritative references directing you to the latest technical details on a variety of software quality management issues. Publisher abstract.

Contents:

Practical Guide to Software Quality Management; Contents v; Preface xv; Introduction xvii; Chapter 1 The Elements of a Complete Software Quality System 1; Chapter 2 Standards 29; Chapter 3 Reviews 51; Chapter 4 Testing 73; Chapter 5 Defect Analysis 97; Chapter 6 Configuration Management 131; Chapter 7 Associated Quality Concerns; Chapter 8 Software Safety 181; Chapter 9 Risk Management 193; Chapter 10 Software Documentation 205; Chapter 11 Quality System Implementation 227; Appendix A Sample Outline of Software Development Plan 245; Appendix B Sample Outline of SQS Plan 247

Appendix C Sample Outline of Configuration Management Plan 249Appendix D Sample Outline of Software Requirements Specification 251; Appendix E Sample Outline of Software Preliminary Design Specification 253; Appendix F Sample Outline of Software Detailed Design Specification 255; Appendix G Sample Outline of Test Plan (System) 257; Appendix H Sample Outline of Test Case 259; Appendix I Sample Outline of Test Report 261; Appendix J Sample Quality Management Charter 263; Appendix K Sample Software Safety Plan 269; Appendix L Sample Risk Management Plan 271; Acronyms 273; About the author 275

Index 277

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-58053-604-2

OCLC:

559835585