Handbook of Software Quality Assurance

SQA (software quality assurance) is a critical factor that all software engineers and developers need to master, and this thoroughly revised fourth edition of the popular book, "Handbook of Software Quality Assurance", serves as a one–stop resource for complete and current SQA knowledge. Emphasizing the importance of CMMI[registered] and key ISO requirements, this unique book discusses a wide spectrum of real–world experiences and key issues presented in papers from leading experts in the field. The fourth edition is a significant update to past editions, providing the very latest details on current best practices and explaining how SQA can be implemented in organizations large and small. Practitioners 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. The book also helps readers better understand the requirements of the ASQ‘s CSQE examination.

From the back cover:

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. ––This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author:

G. Gordon Schulmeyer is president and owner of PYXIS Systems International, Inc., a software process improvement company specializing in software quality and software management. Mr. Schulmeyer has over 45 years of industry experience, and was formerly the manager of software quality engineering at Westinghouse Electronics Systems. He holds an M.B.A. from Loyola College and a J.D. from the University of Baltimore.