Summary

Software quality attributes are a critical factor in the long-standing success of any enterprise IT. Quality attributes increase organizational efficiency and profitability, reduce maintenance cost, and achieve customer loyalty. Quality audits help ensure that the software achieves value and efficiency. It is critical to perform quality audits in a consistent and planned manner. These audits should be typically carried out throughout the SDLC to validate artifacts produced at the end of various SDLC phases. Effective audits should not only focus on process conformance but also incorporate software architecture, design, build, and test to improve software quality.

Software quality is best achieved in the early stages of the SDLC, when the ...

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