Research Report: Software Testing and Standards, ITECH7409, University

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of software testing standards, with a specific focus on IEEE standards. The introduction highlights the importance of standards in ensuring software quality and reliability, emphasizing their role in defining procedures and practices. The discussion delves into the IEEE standards, including 829:1983 and 1008:1987, detailing their scope, application, and significance in the software development lifecycle. The report further examines the IEEE standards' role in technical work, conferences, and professional development. A comparative analysis then contrasts the IEEE standards with other standards such as BS 5887, Mod 00-55, DO178B, IEC/WG9, IEC/Nuclear, ITSEC, and British Computer Society (BCS) proto-testing, highlighting their commonalities and differences. The conclusion underscores the critical role of standards in maintaining product and service quality, advocating for the adoption of effective testing methodologies to enhance software quality, and suggesting improvements to existing standards based on the analysis.