Case studies on the use of software inspections in real programs or academic exercises
Applying Gilb's Method of Imspections into Telecommunications Software Development - This 15 page paper from EuroSPI99 describes experiences acquired from a Process Improvement Experiment(PIE) called GINSENG (Gilb's Inspections for Software Engineering), funded under the European systems and Software Initiative (ESSI, and aimed at increasing the effectiveness of early defect detection and prevention activities.
Fagan Defect-Free Process Course Course - This course is offered by Michael Fagan Associates. From the web site:
"The FAGAN DEFECT-FREE PROCESS will be described. It is composed of three interdependent components:
Formal Process Definition,
Fagan Inspection Process, and
Continuous Process Improvement (Removal of Systemic defects from the work process)."
Case studies are included to help the student understand the process.
Raytheon Electronic Systems Experience in Software Process Improvement; An SEI Technical Report - The software engineering process group (SEPG) of Raytheon Electronic Systems (RES) is responsible for defining and implementing the Software Engineering Initiative, which outlines the policies, practices, and procedures (e.g. inspections) to be followed in developing complex software for large-scale commercial and defense projects. To accomplish these objectives, the SEPG has had to develop the organizational structure and techniques to meet the growing challenges of developing, maintaining, and improving its software engineering process in significant and measurable ways, including quantifying return on investment (ROI) and increasing the quality of the deliverable product. (CMU/SEI-95-TR-017)
Software Inspection - In this 1993 "classic" book on software inspections, Tom Gilb and Dorothy Graham show software professionals how to achieve high-quality software through inspection. They show how to do a formal review of documents to find errors, giving effective statistical process improvement. The book includes many examples and case studies based on actual experience at IBM, AT&T, McDonnell Douglas, and other companies.
DACS Gold Practice Initiative
