Summary The approach to testing to achieve quality presented here has many benefits that are not provided by traditional methods and life cycles. Second, consistency and reliability result from the method. In effect, every test is conducted in the same way with the same test data. Third, traceability is inherent in the structure of the documentation. Fifth, there is high confidence in the level of quality of the product being shipped because tests are repeatable and results are consistent.
Metrics consist of the number of tests successfully run.
Design reviews are informal and there is not tracking of action items. There is no measure of test coverage. The test plan serves as the detailed requirements documentation. On the other hand, requirements are elicited in parallel with product development. Masthead The Boston SPIN is a forum for the free and open exchange of software process improvement experiences and ideas.