Software Inspection

Tom Gilb

ISBN 10: 0201631814 / ISBN 13: 9780201631814

Published by Pearson Education Limited, United Kingdom, Harlow, 1993

About this Item

Zero-defect software is the Holy Grail of all software developers. It has proved to be an elusive goal - until now. The Inspection techniques illustrated in this book have brought clear benefits in terms of lower (or even zero) defects, higher productivity, better project tracking and improved documentation. Features Clear guidelines for the introduction and refinement of inspection techniques Numerous examples of successful implementations in organizations, such as AT&T and Douglas Aircraft Case studies based on actual experience with the method at IBM, Thorn EMI, Cary Research, Sema Group, Racal Redac and Applicon. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Software Inspection
• Publisher: Pearson Education Limited, United Kingdom, Harlow
• Publication Date: 1993
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0201631814
• ISBN 13: 9780201631814
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 771 grams

About this title

Synopsis

Zero-defect software is the Holy Grail of all software developers. It has proved to be an elusive goal - until now. The Inspection techniques illustrated in this book have brought clear benefits in terms of lower (or even zero) defects, higher productivity, better project tracking and improved documentation.


Features

• Clear guidelines for the introduction and refinement of inspection techniques
  
• Numerous examples of successful implementations in organizations, such as AT&T and Douglas Aircraft
  
• Case studies based on actual experience with the method at IBM, Thorn EMI, Cary Research, Sema Group, Racal Redac and Applicon

 

About the Author

Tom Gilb is an international consultant and teacher, and the author of nine books. His main interests are in systems engineering, with specialties in software engineering and project management. Born in California in 1940, Tom has lived in Norway since 1958. More information about Tom and his work can be found at www.gilb.com.

Dorothy Graham is a world-renowned consultant, speaker, and author with nearly forty years of experience in software testing. After nineteen years with Grove Consultants, she now concentrates on conferences and writing. She was Programme Chair for the 1993 and 2009 EuroSTAR conferences and holds the European Excellence Award in Software Testing. Her Addison-Wesley books includeSoftware Inspection (coauthored with Tom Gilb in 1993), Software Test Automation (coauthored with Mark Fewster in 1999), andExperiences of Test Automation (coauthored with Mark Fewster in 2012).