Inspection
Inspection is the systematic examination of software artifacts by individuals other than the creator. It is consistently shown to be the most cost-effective verification technique, finding 60-90% of defects at 1/10 to 1/34 the cost of testing [1].
For full coverage, see the dedicated Inspection section.
Topics
- Fagan Inspection Process — the 6-step formal method and roles
- Reading Techniques — PBR, checklist, and scenario-based approaches
- Defect Estimation — fault injection and capture-recapture methods
- Effectiveness Data — cost/benefit evidence across studies
References
- O. Laitenberger and J.-M. DeBaud, “An Encompassing Life Cycle Centric Survey of Software Inspection,” Journal of Systems and Software, vol. 50, no. 1, pp. 5–31, 2000, doi: 10.1016/S0164-1212(99)00073-4.
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