Closing thoughts

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

Audit and accountability

Every stakeholder involved in an IT initiative must be held responsible for meeting the quality-attribute requirements. The process should be rolled-out, publishedm and understood by all the key stakeholders. Quality audits are not only held to find...