Software verification and validation: an overview

1 May 1989

journal article
Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in IEEE Software

Vol. 6 (3) , 10-17
https://doi.org/10.1109/52.28119

Abstract

An explanation is given of software verification and validation (V&V) and how it fits in the development life cycle. How to apply V&V is also discussed. Evaluations of its effectiveness are summarized.

Keywords

GUIDELINES
SOFTWARE TESTING
SOFTWARE QUALITY
LIFE TESTING
SOFTWARE SYSTEMS
SYSTEMS ENGINEERING AND THEORY
SYSTEM TESTING
STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT
SOFTWARE STANDARDS
PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS

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