Saturday, January 27, 2007

QA Vs. QC

Software Quality Assurance (SQA) is defined as a planned andsystematic approach to the evaluation of the quality of andadherence to software product standards, processes, and procedures. SQA includes the process of assuring thatstandards and procedures are established and are followed throughout the software acquisition lifecycle. Compliance with agreed-upon standards and procedures is evaluated through process monitoring, product evaluation, and audits. Software development and control processes should include quality assurance approval points, where an SQA evaluation of the product may be done in relation to the applicable standards.

Quality assurance consists of the auditing and reporting functions of management. The aim of quality assurance is to provide management with the data necessary to be informed about product quality is meeting its goals.

How is it different from Quality Control?

Quality control is the process of variation control. Quality control is the series of inspections , reviews and tests generated throughout the development lifecycle to guarantee that each work product meets the requirements placed upon it.

Quality control activities may be fully automated, manual or combination of automated tools and human interaction.

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