Software Review Procedures

Abstract

Although software peer review has been practiced for more than four decades, software literature uses inconsistent and in many cases conflicting terms to refer to more or less the same activities. According to IEEE Std-1028 (IEEE 1028), inspection is “A visual examination of a software product to detect and identify software anomalies, including errors and deviations from standards and specifications,” and review is “A process or meeting during which a software product, set of software product, or a software process is presented to project personnel, managers, users, customers, user representatives, auditors or other interested parties for examination, comment or approval.