Towards a Metrics Based Verification and Validation Maturity Model

Authors:
J. C. Jacobs;J. J. M. Trienekens
Affiliations:
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Venue:
STEP '02 Proceedings of the 10th International Workshop on Software Technology and Engineering Practice
Year:
2002

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Abstract

Verification and validation (V&V) is only marginallyaddressed in software process improvement models likeCMM and CMMI. A roadmap for the establishment of asound verification and validation process in softwaredevelopment organizations is badly needed. This paperpresents a basis for a roadmap; it describes a frameworkfor improvement of the V&V process, based on theTesting Maturity Model (TMM), but with considerableenhancements. The model, tentatively named MB-V2M2(Metrics Based Verification and Validation MaturityMode)l1, has been initiated by a consortium of industrialcompanies, consultancy & service agencies and anacademic institute, operating and residing in theNetherlands. MB-V2M2 is designed to be universallyapplicable, to unite the strengths of known (Verificationand Validation) improvement models and to reflectproven work practices. It recommends a metrics base toselect process improvements and to track and controlimplementation of improvement actions.This paper outlines the model and addresses thecurrent status.