What isSoftware Quality.ppt

What isSoftware Quality? Chapter 2 Pressmans definition ofSoftware Quality Conformance to explicitly stated functional and performance requirements, explicitly documented development standards, and implicit characteristics that are expected of all professionally developed software. text page 25 IEEE Definition of Software Quality The degree to which a system, component, or process meets specified requirements. The degree to which a system, component, or process meets customer or user needs or expectations. text page 24 IEEE Definition ofSoftware Quality Assurance A planned and systematic pattern of all actions necessary to provide adequate confidence that an item or product conforms to established technical requirements. A set of activities designed to evaluate the process by which the products are developed or manufactured. Contrast with quality control. CMM The Capability Maturity Model for Software developed by the SEI is a framework that describes the key elements of an effective software process. The CMM describes an evolutionary improvement path for software organizations from an ad hoc, immature process to a mature, disciplined one. The CMM covers practices for planning, engineering, and managing software development and maintenance. When followed, these practices improve the ability of organizations to meet goals for cost, schedule, functionality, and product quality. More Definitions software error software fault software failure types of errors code error procedure error documentation error software data error text sections 2.1 and 2.2 Causes of software errors faulty requirements definition client-developer communication failures deliberate deviations from software requirements logical design errors coding errors non-compliance with documentation and coding instructions shortcomings of the testing process procedure errors documentation errors text section 2.3 Cost of Errors Software bugs, or errors, are so prevalent and