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“Finally, a solid book dedicated to quality within software development. It should be mandatory reading for any software project manager. Every aspect of quality assurance and quality control is covered with topics dedicated to helping an organization succeed in its quality program implementation. The descriptions and benefits of the most valuable activities of software development are detailed and precise. Mastering Software Quality Assurance is a desk reference that experts and amateurs will refer to everyday.” —Paul Laberge, Continuous Improvement Analyst, Wolters Kluwer “Outstanding! Read this book carefully since a few minutes of consideration may save you or your company millions of dollars and years of struggle in achieving business value from your software development initiatives.” —Robert C. Anderson, Director, Process Development & Quality Assurance, Computer Aid, Inc. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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This comprehensive reference on software development quality assurance addresses all four dimensions of quality: specifications, design, construction and conformance. It focuses on quality from both the micro and macro viewpoint. From a micro view, it details the aspect of building-in quality at the component level to help ensure that the overall deliverable has ingrained quality. From a macro view, it addresses the organizational-level activities that provide an environment conducive to fostering quality in the deliverables as well as developing a culture focused on quality in the organization. Mastering Software Quality Assurance also explores a process driven approach to quality and provides the information and guidance needed for implementing a process quality model in your organization. It includes best practices and valuable tools and techniques for software developers. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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About the Author(s):
Murali Chemuturi is an information technology and software development subject matter expert, hands-on programmer, author, consultant and trainer. He has more than 23 years of information technology and software development experience and several years of academic experience teaching a variety of computer & IT courses. In 2001, he formed his own IT consulting, training and software development firm known as Chemuturi Consultants. Mr. Chemuturi’s undergraduate degrees and diplomas are in Electrical and Industrial Engineering and he holds an MBA and a Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Methods & Programming. He is a published author in professional journals, a member of IEEE, a senior member of the Computer Society of India and a Fellow at the Indian Institute of Industrial Engineering. His first book, Software Estimation Best Practices, Tools, & Techniques is fast becoming a best seller. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Table of Contents:
Chapter 1: Quality Assurance Basics Connotations of the Word “Quality” What Is Quality? Specifications Definition of Quality from the Standpoint of the Provider Quality and Reliability Evolution of Concepts of Quality Quality Gurus Total Quality Management Are We Giving Adequate Importance to Quality in Organizations? Organizational Goals and Quality Goals Is a Quality Department in Software Development Organizations Really Needed? The Present Scenario in Software Development Organizations Chapter 2: Four Dimensions of Quality Background Ensuring Quality in Specifications Ensuring Quality in Design Ensuring Quality in Development (Software Construction) Ensuring Conformance Quality Chapter 3: Software Product Quality Functionality Standpoint White Box Standpoint Presence of Defects in the Product Program Quality Measurement of Product Quality Chapter 4: Organizational Environments that Foster a Quality Culture Necessity for an Independent Quality Department The Role of a Quality Department The Position of the Quality Assurance Department in the Organization Organization of a Quality Assurance Department Organization and Staffing of a Quality Assurance Department A Well-defined and Institutionalized Software Development Process Explicit System of Rewards and Recognition for Achieving Excellence in Quality Commitment and Involvement of Senior Management to Fostering a Culture of Quality in the Organization Final Words Chapter 5: Software Verification Walkthroughs (Peer Reviews) Inspections Audits Verification Process Implementation of Verification Activities in Projects Chapter 6: Validation Validation of Software Designs Validating the Product Specifications Validating the Software Product Testing Different Types of Software Products Testing Basics Approaches to Testing Test Case Design Test Environment Testing Scenarios Product Testing Best Practices in Testing Automation of Testing and Use of Testing Tools Final Words about Software Testing Chapter 7: Software Product Reliability Software Disasters Software Reliability Cause of Software Failures Prediction of Software Reliability Software Reliability Improvement Chapter 8: Process Quality Process Process Quality Process Definition Aligning the Process with a Process Model Process Improvement Process Stabilization Software Development Process Components of a Process Process Certification Chapter 9: New Paradigm for Software Quality The Fallacy of Certifications Criticisms of Maturity Models A New Paradigm for Software Quality Assurance Final Words Appendix A: Audit Process Appendix B: Defect Resolution Methodology Appendix C: Guidelines for Error Guessing Appendix D: Guidelines for Graphical User Interface Quality Conformance Appendix E: Guidelines for Stress Testing Appendix F: Guidelines for Negative Testing Appendix G: Measurement of Quality Appendix H: Quality Assurance of Databases Appendix I: Coding Guidelines Appendix J: Sample Review Process Appendix K: Software Quality Assurance Plan Appendix L: Abbreviations Index | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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