Handbook of Software Quality Assurance - Hardcover

Schulmeyer, G. Gordon

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0442280157 ISBN 13: 9780442280154

Publisher: Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1987

Synopsis

This thoroughly revised fourth edition of the popular book, Handbook of Software Quality Assurance, brings together the latest Sqa (software quality assurance) methods, recognizing the importance of Cmmi® and the Iso 900-3 standard. This unique book offers you a wide spectrum of experiences and issues presented in papers from leading experts in Sqa, Dqa (development quality assurance), and software development and management. The fourth edition is a significant update to past editions, bringing you the very latest on current best practices in the field. You learn the role of Sqa/Dqa with regard to Iso 9001-2000 requirements and the criteria from the Software Engineering Institute for the various levels of Cmmi®. You also find an updated discussion on the American Society for Quality (Asq) Sqa certification program, covering the benefits of becoming an Asq certified software quality engineer. This practical resource shows you how to move an organization from Cmmi® software quality assurance compliance to developmental quality assurance compliance. The book covers the commercial standards and modern development methods of Sqa and Dqa, and details how Sqa can be implemented in organizations large and small. This volume also helps you better understand the requirements of the Asq's Csqe examination. From quality management concepts for It, teaching Sqa in an industrial environment, and the inspection process, to the impact of Sqa certification on the hiring process, software quality metrics recommendations, and software reliability, this invaluable book serves as your a one-stop resource for complete and current software quality assurance knowledge.

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The industry's top guide to software quality -- completely updated!

Practical techniques for mission-critical and commercial software.

Build a great software quality organization.

Prepare for ASQ Software Quality Engineer Certification.

Software quality assurance has never been more challenging -- nor more business-critical. In this completely updated guide, sixteen of the world's leading SQA experts share their practical experience with the full range of techniques available for managing software quality. Discover the best ways to organize, staff and improve your software quality organization. Learn how to make the most of inspections, software configuration management, Pareto charts, metrics, statistical methods, CASE tools and other key SQA tools and approaches.

Handbook of Software Quality Assurance, Third Edition shows you how to:

• Hire the right software quality professionals -- and get the best from them
• Structure your software quality program for maximum effectiveness
• Understand the role of software quality assurance in supporting the SEI Capability Maturity Model
• Leverage proven quality techniques from other fields

Learn today's best practices for managing SQA in commercial software, customized mission-critical software, and embedded systems. Master the specialized techniques, standards, guidelines and rules for managing software safety, and walk through a state-of-the-art SQA case study at Boeing Space Transportation's Systems Software organization. Whether you're a software developer or customer, if you want more reliable software, this end-to-end guide will help you get it.

About the Author

G. GORDON SCHULMEYER, C.D.P., is president of PYXIS Systems International, Inc., focusing on software process and quality improvement. He was manager of software engineering and previously software quality engineering at Westinghouse Electronic Systems Group. He is the author of Zero Defect Software, Total Quality Management for Software, Computer Concepts for Managers, and the soon to be published Software Verification and Validation. He has published and lectured extensively on software quality, and he won the 1992 Shingo Prize for his work in the field.
JAMES I. MCMANUS is an Engineer in the Quality department at Northrop Grumman Electronic Sensors and Systems Division. Jim is currently QA Manager for one of the Air Defense programs at ESSD. He has been QA Manager of ASW and Commercial Communications programs, has worked special teams to audit and support ISO Standards and SEI level 3 and level 4 compliance, and is an active member of a new Requirements Management team to promote a common requirements database (SLATE).

About this edition

• Publisher: Van Nostrand Reinhold
• Publication date: 1987
• ISBN 10: 0442280157
• ISBN 13: 9780442280154
• Binding: Hardcover
• Editor: McManus James I.