Software Error Estimation Program (SWEEP) Version 02.00.00 User Manual
Abstract
One of the difficult challenges in today's software development environment is controlling and managing software errors. An error is defined as a detected failure; a failure is defined as a manifestation of the software product's inability to conform to requirements. You can also refer to errors as defects; many people and projects use the terms interchangeably. SWEEP was developed to aid with the control and management of error data for software projects. It allows you to make software error estimates that are useful in setting project goals and monitoring the quality of the software as it is developed by your organization. SWEEP uses software error data available early in the development cycle to project both the number errors that will be found in later stages of development and the errors contained in the software when it is delivered (latent error content). Latent error content is expressed as an error density; however, if the user knows the size of the software code, the latent error content can easily be converted to the number of errors at delivery. SWEEP is useful to anyone involved with metrics (data collection and monitoring) or verification activities within a software life cycle. SWEEP can be used to make cost-effective decisions.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 23, 1993
- Accession Number
- ADA274697