Software Defect Prevention by Shridhar Kane, Niraj Bajaj

We often hear about software projects throwing defects during implementation and live usage. With the downturn in the Information Technology business over past two years and customers getting more knowledgeable and demanding software houses are finding it difficult to retain the bottom lines with this state of affairs. Defect Prevention discipline thus assumes immense importance in the current era. With wide adoption of the Capability Maturity Model (CMM) defect prevention still remains little understood area at various levels in the organizations. Though there has been a large amount of research literature available on the subject an introductory book on the subject was missing. The book intends to fill this gap. The book provides concise coverage of the concepts of the discipline and practical approach of establishing a defect prevention program in an organization. The topics covered in the book are : Defect Prevention Principles Methods of Defect Prevention Defect Prevention and Metrics Implementing Defect Prevention Program Cost-Benefit Analysis of Defect Prevention Program For senior members of the organization the book provides a comprehensive overview of the subject whereas for those actually responsible for implementing the defect prevention program in the organization the book contains many practical techniques and guidance on the implementation of the program.