Independent Verification and Validation

Comprehensive and up-to-date, it covers the most vital part of software development, independent verification and validation. Presents a variety of methods that will ensure better quality, performance, cost and reliability of technical products and systems. Features numerous hints, tips and instructions for better interaction between verification and validation personnel, development engineers and managers. Includes 8 case histories ranging from major engineering systems through information systems. Many of the principles involved also apply to computer hardware as well as the fields of science and engineering. Partial table of contents:

COMPENDIUM OF INDEPENDENT VERIFICATION AND VALIDATIONCONCEPTS.

The What and Why of Independent Verification and Validation.

How Systems Are Developed.

AN ANTHOLOGY OF INDEPENDENT VERIFICATION AND VALIDATIONDISCIPLINES: THE DETAILED HOW-TO-DO-IT GUIDE.

Computer-Aided Software Engineering Tools for Software Developmentand Independent Verification and Validation.

Key Plans, Reviews, and Audits.

Configuration Management.

A GUIDE TO PLANNING AND APPLYING INDEPENDENT VERIFICATION ANDVALIDATION.

Estimating the Cost and Value of Independent Verification andValidation.

How Software Engineering Institute's Assessment of ContractorsInteracts with Independent Verification and Validation.

CASE STUDIES IN INDEPENDENT VERIFICATION AND VALIDATION.

References.

Abbreviations.

Index.

Robert O. Lewis is the author of Independent Verification and Validation: A Life Cycle Engineering Process for Quality Software, published by Wiley.