Creating a Software Engineering Culture

Part IV: The Bug Stops Here

An organization having a software engineering culture takes quality very seriously. Its commitment to quality is reflected in the understanding and effective application of established software quality practices throughout the organization. There is an attitude that quality is the responsibility of each individual, not just the province of the testing department. All practitioners are trained in defect removal techniques, including inspections and various forms of testing. Defect detection and removal activities are explicitly planned for each project, with written software quality assurance plans that identify who is responsible for performing various quality functions. Records are kept of the defects found, so the ...