Quality Control
Definition
Activities focused on examining and measuring the actual quality of work products, including testing. QC is product-oriented and aims to identify defects in deliverables before they reach the end user.
Related Terms
A set of activities focused on ensuring that appropriate processes are defined and followed during software development. QA is process-oriented and aims to prevent defects rather than detect them.
QualityThe degree to which a work product satisfies stated and implied needs of its stakeholders. In software, quality encompasses both functional correctness and non-functional attributes like usability and performance.
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