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Software Inspection [Paperback]

Tom Gilb , Dorothy Graham
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  • Paperback: 496 pages
  • Publisher: Addison Wesley; 1 edition (28 Oct 1993)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0201631814
  • ISBN-13: 978-0201631814
  • Product Dimensions: 23.3 x 15.5 x 3.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 337,415 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Zero-defect software is the Holy Grail of all software developers. It has proved to be an elusive goal - until now. The Inspection techniques illustrated in this book have brought clear benefits in terms of lower (or even zero) defects, higher productivity, better project tracking and improved documentation.


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  • Clear guidelines for the introduction and refinement of inspection techniques
  • Numerous examples of successful implementations in organizations, such as AT&T and Douglas Aircraft
  • Case studies based on actual experience with the method at IBM, Thorn EMI, Cary Research, Sema Group, Racal Redac and Applicon

 

About the Author

Tom Gilb is an international consultant and teacher, and the author of nine books. His main interests are in systems engineering, with specialties in software engineering and project management. Born in California in 1940, Tom has lived in Norway since 1958. More information about Tom and his work can be found at www.gilb.com.

Dorothy Graham is a world-renowned consultant, speaker, and author with nearly forty years of experience in software testing. After nineteen years with Grove Consultants, she now concentrates on conferences and writing. She was Programme Chair for the 1993 and 2009 EuroSTAR conferences and holds the European Excellence Award in Software Testing. Her Addison-Wesley books include Software Inspection (coauthored with Tom Gilb in 1993), Software Test Automation (coauthored with Mark Fewster in 1999), and Experiences of Test Automation (coauthored with Mark Fewster in 2012).


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This book has proved invaluable to me and my organisation. It provides not only clear guidelines for the successful implementation of inspection techniques, but provides substantial evidence for where inspection should and should NOT be used. Although the title of the book is 'Software Inspection', the methods described are equally applicable to any large-scale project in any industry; and while it may initially appear that inspection is a time-consuming and onerous task, Gilb's insightful text makes clear exactly how valuable it is.

If you value completing your projects on time, and with a minimum of errors, then you could do far worse than to give inspection a try.

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I wholeheartedly recommend this text to anyone who want to get a thorough introduction to the topic of Software Inspection. I also recommend it to those who are already practicing Inspections or even old-fashioned "Walkthroughs" or "Peer Reviews".

Everyone can learn from this book. Indeed, this is book we use when teaching Inspection at Odegard Labs.

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has supporting numbers 10 Aug 2005
By Eddy Parkinson - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Paperback
I was impressed by this book, it ranks up there with Code Complete and Mythical Man Month.

Two very minor grumbles, the repetition and occasional over trivial advice, but don't let that put you off.

The advice is aimed at those willing to make a long term investment in improving software quality.

It is easy to read and is full of supporting numbers and real case studies.
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Comprehensive and readable text on Inspections 22 July 1998
By Frode L. Odegard - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Paperback
I wholeheartedly recommend this text to anyone who want to get a thorough introduction to the topic of Software Inspection. I also recommend it to those who are already practicing Inspections or even old-fashioned "Walkthroughs" or "Peer Reviews".

Everyone can learn from this book. Indeed, this is book we use when teaching Inspection at Odegard Labs.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
A bit dry... 1 Sep 2007
By Bruce Armstrong - Published on Amazon.com
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Compared to "Peer Reviews in Software: A Practical Guide" or "Best Kept Secrets of Code Review", this one was a bit dry. The others were a good read and I would recommend them over this title.
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