An Iso 9000 Approach to Building Quality Software [Hardcover]

Osten Oskarsson (Author), Robert L. Glass (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1995

The ISO 9000 standard as it applies to the software industry, is becoming increasingly important as many European firms that purchase software now require it. This text covers what the ISO 9000 standard is, how it is applied to software development, where it stands in the overall world of software quality approaches, and what has happened in specific applications of the standard. It also explains why adherence to the standard does not necessarily guarantee a quality software product, and offers an insight needed to supplement ISO 9000 and improve the developers' chances of building a quality product.

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The ISO 9000 standard, as it applies to the software industry, is becoming increasingly important as many European firms now require it. This book is a "what to do" and "how to do it" guide to applying the ISO 9000 standard to building quality software. Covers what the ISO 9000 standard is, how it is to be applied to software development, where it stands in the overall world of software quality approaches, and what has happened in specific applications of the standard. Also explains why adherence to the standard does not necessarily guarantee a quality software product, and offers insight needed to supplement ISO 9000 and improve its chances of accomplishing a quality product.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 274 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall (December 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0132289253
• ISBN-13: 978-0132289252
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.5 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,266,314 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)