Software Quality: Theory and ManagementDescribes the concept of quality and the way in which it can be applied to software. Discusses techniques, their uses, and standards. Includes a case study of a company's experience in the development of quality issues, from product failure through to the introduction of structured systems, design methods, and consideration of standards accreditation. Distributed by VNR. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR |
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