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Applying program comprehension techniques to improve software inspectionsSoftware inspections are widely regarded as a cost-effective mechanism for removing defects in software, though performing them does not always reduce the number of customer-discovered defects. We present a case study in which an attempt was made to reduce such defects through inspection training that introduced program comprehension ideas. The training was designed to address the problem of understanding the artifact being reviewed, as well as other perceived deficiencies of the inspection process itself. Measures, both formal and informal, suggest that explicit training in program understanding may improve inspection effectiveness.
Document ID
19950024820
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Rifkin, Stan
(Master Systems, Inc. McLean, VA, United States)
Deimel, Lionel
(Deimel, Lionel, Pittsburgh PA., United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
December 1, 1994
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Goddard Space Flight Center, Proceedings of the 19th Annual Software Engineering Workshop
Subject Category
Computer Programming And Software
Accession Number
95N31241
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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