Software inspections, reviews & walkthroughs

Abstract

Presents some of the history of software inspections, walkthroughs and reviews. This shows that inspections are related to research efforts back in the 1970s. An example success story is briefly described to illustrate how research has impacted industrial software development practice in this area. The success story was the result of researchers and practitioners working closely together. Finally, challenges and questions as well as areas for further work are outlined. As a summary statement, one can say that, in the inspection area, research did have and still has impact on industrial practice.