Software Quality and Configuration Management

What is Software Quality and Software Configuration Management?

Software quality is defined as the extent to which a software meets its requirements. A high quality software is defect free, has high usability and is fit for use. High quality of the software is ensured through following best testing practices which includes:

- Starting the testing process as early as possible in the life cycle
- Having a thorough understanding of the requirements
- Coordinating any changes to the software in a controlled mannner
- Following effective communication techniques where all stakeholders are up-to-date with the happenings of the project
- Trying to eliminate bugs as early as possible in the life cycle
- Effective testing techniques

Software configuration management is the process of tracking and controlling changes to software/hardware. It involves:

- Identifying the configurations of existing hardware and software
- Implementing a change control system wherein any changes to the existing configuration needs to be evaluated and approved by a designated change control board
- Auditing frequently if the configurations match with their corresponding documentations
- Managing software builds in a controlled manner
- In case of any defects or issues, coordinating and tracking them back to the source and enable smooth closure