25 February 2007

Software Engineering: Review (Definitions)

"A process or meeting during which a work product or set of work products is presented to stakeholders for verification or approval." (Richard D Stutzke, "Estimating Software-Intensive Systems: Projects, Products, and Processes", 2005)

[formal review:] "A formal meeting at which work products are presented to the end user, customer, or other interested parties (stakeholders) for comment and approval. It can also review technical activities and project status." (Richard D Stutzke, "Estimating Software-Intensive Systems: Projects, Products, and Processes", 2005)

"Formal check of an object (e.g., document or code) against specifications and applicable guidelines, performed by reviewers. The aim is to identify defects, weaknesses, or gaps of the review object, to comment, document, and determine the object’s expected capability level." (Lars Dittmann et al, "Automotive SPICE in Practice", 2008)

"(1) Measuring, analyzing, checking of one or several characteristics of a unit (the review object), and comparing with defined requirements in order to decide if conformance for every characteristic has been achieved. (2) Abstract term for all analytical quality assurance measures independent of method and object. (3) An evaluation of a product or project status to ascertain discrepancies of the planned work results from planned results and to recommend improvements. Reviews include management review, informal review, technical review, inspection, and walkthrough." (Tilo Linz et al, "Software Testing Foundations" 4th Ed., 2014)

"An activity undertaken to determine the suitability, adequacy and effectiveness of the subject matter to achieve established objectives." (David Sutton, "Information Risk Management: A practitioner’s guide", 2014)

"An evaluation of a product or project status to ascertain discrepancies from planned results and to recommend improvements. Examples include management review, informal review, technical review, inspection, and walkthrough." (IEEE 1028)

"evaluation of a change, process, project, etc. ß its purpose it to ensure that all deliverables has been provided and to identify opportunities for improvement" (ITIL)

[formal review:] "A review characterized by documented procedures and requirements, e.g. inspection." (IQBBA)

[informal review:] "A review not based on a formal (documented) procedure." (IQBBA)

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