Verification and Validation

Verification and validation are two important processes in Software Quality Assurance (SQA) that help ensure that the software product is of high quality and meets all requirements.

Verification is the process of evaluating whether the software product meets its specified requirements and adheres to its design and development standards. It involves activities such as reviews, inspections, walkthroughs, and code analysis. The goal of verification is to identify defects and errors in the software product as early as possible in the development process so that they can be corrected before the software product is released.

Validation, on the other hand, is the process of evaluating whether the software product meets the needs and expectations of its stakeholders. It involves activities such as testing and acceptance criteria evaluation. The goal of validation is to ensure that the software product satisfies the user’s needs and requirements and performs as expected in its intended environment.

Verification and validation are both important processes in SQA, and they complement each other to ensure that the software product is of high quality, meets all requirements, and performs as expected. By performing these processes effectively, SQA teams can help minimize the risk of defects and errors in the software product and ensure its overall quality.