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Software defect removal

by Robert H. Dunn · first published 1984

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SloopJon · Jul 22, 2021 · Mentions

…defects post-release is 10-100 more expensive than during requirements, which he supports with the following citations: "Design and Code Inspections to Reduce Errors in Program Development" (Fagan 1976) Software Defect Removal (Dunn 1984) "Software Process Improvement at Hughes Aircraft" (Humphrey, Snyder, and Willis 1991) "Calculating the Return on Investment from More Effective Requirements Management" (Leffingwell 1997)…
on “The “bugs are 100x more expensive to fix in production” study might not exist” ↗
mixmastamyk · Jul 13, 2016 · Mentions

Table and Figure 3.1 in Code Complete support the conclusion and is well cited: Source: Adapted from “Design and Code Inspections to Reduce Errors in Program Development” (Fagan 1976), Software Defect Removal (Dunn 1984), “Software Process Improvement at Hughes Aircraft” (Humphrey, Snyder, and Willis 1991), “Calculating the Return on Investment from More Effective Requirements Management” (Leffingwell 1997),…
on “Professional Software Development” ↗