Factors defining a good Software Quality Management

Most companies are turning to measure the how well a software is designed and whether it conforms well to the design. Software is embedded in almost every device today and its failure can cause more than havoc to its users. Causes of these failures have ranged from faulty user interface to programming errors due to which most companies are turning to synchronized, Software Quality Management to ensure the quality and accountability of operations.

The following are the factors that determine the assurance of the quality of software:

Understandability- By understandability of software we mean how clear is its purpose to the users. Its usage and purpose must be clearly mentioned in a document format, so that is understood well by the users.

Completeness- One must ensure that all the components are present and fully developed. All the other essential data regarding the software should also be available at hand.

Conciseness- Line of code should be kept minimal by eliminating redundant information or processing.

Portability- This has become one of the important factors in today’s time where the world is on the go, all the time. Here, it implies to the compatibility of the software on multiple computer configurations like different hardware such as a PC and a smart phone or between different operating systems like Mac OS X and GNU/Linux.

Maintainability- A well maintained software should be well-documented and have spare capacity for storage and other purposes. It should also be less complex in terms of its usage.

Usability- The more convenient the software is, the better its usability will be.

Reliability- A software product is reliable only when it performs its functions satisfactorily in any environmental condition.

Efficiency-The software product is most efficient when it fulfills its purpose by utilizing resources optimally.

Security-A security of software includes protection of the data against any illegal access.