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High Quality Low Cost Software Inspections

IBM Systems Journal, July, 2003 by Richard J. Hedger

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This section is especially important for management, project leaders, moderators, and the SEPG to manage the effectiveness and operation of a successful inspection process.

Other approaches and the future--Chapters 13 and 14. Chapter 13 describes other defect removal processes--reviews, walkthroughs, and producer self-checking--that are frequently confused with software inspections. They are usually not as effective and often do not provide data to determine their effectiveness. An IEEE checklist is provided listing the characteristics of an inspection process.

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A discussion of the future of inspections in Chapter 14 details where the author believes software inspections are headed. Software inspection processes already have had many improvements over the past 25 years, including tools and improved work product format and presentation. The case for selective and solo inspections is described. The last section on aspects of a best case inspection process lists ideas for ongoing inspection process improvement, detailing how inspections have evolved.

Summary. Overall, I recommend this book to anyone interested in starting or improving an inspection process. The book is complete with an inspection process that can be tailored to the needs of an organization. The author has included many examples and tips that will be helpful in making the inspection process of an organization successful. High Quality Low Cost Software Inspections is a complete guide to the design and use of successful software inspection processes.

Richard J. Hedger

Quality Software Technologies, Inc.

Rochester, Minnesota

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High Quality Low Cost Software Inspections

IBM Systems Journal, July, 2003 by Richard J. Hedger

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