Software Quality Engineering

(SEN453)
Dr. Abdul Rehman
Baloch
Assistant Professor,
FEST,
IQRA University, Karachi

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 Unit 1/3
 Course Objective(s)
 Course Contents
 Book Title
 Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)
 Mapping and Assessment
 Grading Assessment / Grading Policy
 Weekly Course Plan
 Unit 2/3
 What is Software
 Software Engineering
 Software Development Life Cycle SDLC
 Testing Phase in SDLC
 Mapping and Assessment
 Grading Assessment / Grading Policy
 Weekly Course Plan
 Unit 3/3
 Introduction to Quality Engineering
 Why Software Quality Matters
 Key Software Quality Attributes
 Core Quality Engineering Activities
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 Course Objective(s)
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 This course aims to provide students with a thorough

understanding of software quality metrics and models, alongside
software testing techniques and software reliability analysis. The
objectives include introducing quality assurance and quality control
techniques, developing QA and Test Plans, documenting and
reporting findings, and performing inspections and testing in
production environments.

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 Course Contents
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 The Software Quality Engineering course, offered in Fall 2024, aims
to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the subject,
testing techniques, and reliability analysis. Throughout the semester,
students will explore various aspects of quality assurance, including
the development of QA and Test Plans, documentation, reporting,
and performing inspections and tests. The course content includes
foundational texts in the books.
 Students will engage with topics ranging from topic attributes, testing
lifecycles, strategies, and techniques, to reliability models, quality
models, and system testing.
 Assignments, projects, quizzes, mid-semester, and end-semester
examinations will contribute to the grading.

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 Book Title
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 Software Quality Engineering, (Testing, Quality Assurance, & Quantifiable

Improvement), by JEFF TIAN, 2018, WILEY.

 Software Testing, A Craftsman's Approach, by Paul Jorgensen, 4th Edition 2015,

Taylor and Francis Group. Bernard Homes, 2012

 Fundamentals of Software Testing, ISTE, Wiley Publisher, 2012

 Software Engineering, by Ian Sommerville, 10th Edition – 2017 Addison Wesley

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 Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)
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Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

CLO 1 Apply software quality metrics and models is essential for ensuring
the delivery of high-quality software products

CLO 2 Design software testing strategies to systematically evaluate

software products.
CLO 3 Adhere to ethical and professional standards in software quality
engineering, ensuring transparency, accountability, and integrity in
all quality-related activities.

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 Mapping and Assessment
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Mapping and Assessment

CSC-131 Related PLOs CLO Attainment checked in
CLOs

CLO1 GA-2: Engineering Assignments, Case Study

Knowledge Analysis

CLO2 GA-4: Lab Exercises, Peer Review

Design/Development of
Solutions
CLO3 GA-9: Ethics Project Delivery, Reports,
Peer Assessment

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 Grading Assessment / grading Policy
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Grading Breakup and Policy

Assessment tool Assessment %
Assignments / Project Report 15%
Quizzes 15%

Midterm Exam 30%

Final Exam 40%

Total 100%

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 Weekly Course Plan
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Weekly Course Plan

Week Topic Covered
Week Software Quality: Overview and Introduction Basic Introduction. Software
-1 Quality Attributes. Introduction to Quality Engineering.
Testing: Concepts, Issues, and Techniques Introduction to software testing.
Week
Software testing lifecycle. Testing Scopes. Testing Approaches. Testing
-2 Concepts.
Week Test Planning Process Introduction to testing process Requirement of software
-3 test planning Testing documentation Reporting and historical data recording.
Week Software testing techniques Testing philosophies Testing strategies Model-
-4 based testing:
Software testing techniques (Continued…) Testing using models: Using finite
Week
state machine Control-flow and dataflow-based testing Domain and
-5 combinatorial testing
Week
Unit and integration testing Unit testing Integration testing Acceptance testing
-6
Week Integration testing Introduction to integration testing Introduction to MM paths
Test automation
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Weekly Course Plan – Topic Covered

Mid-Term Examination Week
Software reliability models and engineering Introduction Exponential model.
Week -9 Reliability growth models Modeling process
Week - Software inspections Fagan inspections Software reviews Inspection checks and
10 metrics
Week - Quality Models Introduction Models for quality assessment Product quality
11 metrics
Week - Quality Measurements In-process metrics for software testing In-process quality
12 management Effort/outcome models
Week -
System testing Introduction to system testing Scenarios development
13
Week -
System testing Use-cases for testing Specification-based testing
14
Week -
Open issues on software testing
15
Week -
Review all topics
Introduction to Software

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Software: Software refers to a set of instructions,

data, or programs used to operate computers and
perform specific tasks.

Types of Software:
•System Software: Manages the hardware of a
computer and provides a platform for running
application software (e.g., Operating Systems like
Windows, macOS).
•Application Software: Performs specific user-
oriented tasks (e.g., word processors, web
browsers, games).
•Middleware: Acts as a bridge between the both
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 Software Engineering -SWE
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 Definition: SWE is the disciplined application of engineering principles to the design,

development, testing, and maintenance of software systems.
 Key Aspects:
 Systematic Approach: Involves using established methodologies and frameworks to
ensure the software development process.
 Quality Assurance: Ensures that the software meets quality standards, including
performance, security, and usability.
 Lifecycle Management: Focuses on managing the software development lifecycle
(SDLC), from initial requirements gathering to post-deployment maintenance.
 Importance of Software Engineering:
 Efficiency:
 Risk Management:
 Collaboration:

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 Software Development Life Cycle SDLC
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Definition: The Software

Development Lifecycle (SDLC) is a
systematic framework utilized by
software engineers to design,
develop, and deliver software
applications.

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•Purpose: Provides a structured approach that enhances

efficiency and effectiveness in the software development
process.
•Key Phases:
• Planning: Identifying project goals and
requirements.
• Analysis: Gathering and analyzing user
requirements.
• Design: Creating architectural and design
specifications.
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 Software Development Life
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Cycle SDLC

Fig: 01 – Seven Stages / Phase of SDLC – from

Internet

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Fig: 02 – Seven Stages / Phase of SDLC – from

Internet
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Cycle SDLC
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Fig: 03 – Seven Stages / Phase of SDLC – from Internet

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 Software Development Life Cycle SDLC
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Fig: 04 – Seven Stages / Phase of SDLC – from

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Objective:
The testing phase aims to verify and validate that the software meets
the specified requirements and is free from defects.

Key Activities:
•Bug Detection: Identifying and fixing any errors, bugs, or issues in
the software before deployment.
•Functionality Testing: Ensures that the software performs all the
required functions correctly, as outlined in the functional
requirements.
•Performance Testing: Evaluates how the software behaves under
various conditions, such as high user traffic or large data loads.
•Security Testing: Ensures that the software is secure from external
threats and unauthorized access.
•Usability Testing: Checks how user-friendly and intuitive the
software is for the intended users.
•Compatibility Testing: Confirms that the software works across
different devices, browsers, or operating
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Types of Testing:
•Unit Testing: Testing individual components or modules of
the software for correctness.

•Integration Testing: Ensures that different modules or

components of the software work together.

•System Testing: Tests the complete system to verify that

all parts work together as expected.

•User Acceptance Testing (UAT): Performed by the end-

users to confirm that the software meets their needs and
requirements.

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Why It’s Important:

•Quality Assurance: Ensures that the software is reliable,
secure, and performs efficiently before it’s released.

•Cost Reduction: Identifying and fixing issues early in the

testing phase can save time and resources, reducing costly
fixes after deployment.

•User Satisfaction: Well-tested software results in a smoother

user experience and higher customer satisfaction.

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Overview of the Topic

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 By the end of this lecture, you will understand:

• Overview and basic introduction of Software
Quality.
• Key Software Quality Attributes.
• Introduction to Quality Engineering.

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 Quality Engineering integrates quality processes

throughout the software development lifecycle.
 It focuses on preventing defects early rather than
just finding them later in testing.
 Quality engineering ensures a continuous and
consistent focus on delivering high-quality
software from design to deployment.

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 Overview & Introduction
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 Software engineering is the systematic approach to the

development, operation, maintenance, and retirement of
software. It ensures high-quality software products are
delivered efficiently.
 Software quality refers to how well software conforms to its
specified functional and non-functional requirements.

• High-quality software meets both End-User needs and

performs efficiently under different conditions.

• It ensures software's reliability, ease of use, and future

maintainability.
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 Quality Engineering integrates quality processes

throughout the software development lifecycle.
 It focuses on preventing defects early rather than
just finding them later in testing.
 Quality engineering ensures a continuous and
consistent focus on delivering high-quality software
from design to deployment.

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 Why Software Quality Matters
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 Ensuring software quality reduces long-term

maintenance costs by minimizing defects.
 High-quality software enhances customer

satisfaction, as it meets user expectations

and functions well.
 Compliance with industry standards and

regulatory requirements is often a byproduct

of high software quality.
 Software quality also increases market

competitiveness and ensures long-term

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 Functionality: The software’s ability to perform the intended functions.

 Reliability: The software consistently performs under specific conditions
over time without failure.
 Usability: It should be intuitive and easy for users to operate.
 Efficiency: The software uses system resources optimally and performs
quickly.
 Maintainability: Ease with which software can be modified or updated
to adapt to changes.
 Portability: The ability of software to function on different platforms and
environments.

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 Test Planning: Defining a strategic approach for testing

activities, identifying what and how to test.
 Test Automation: Reducing manual testing efforts by
automating repetitive tasks, increasing testing efficiency.
 Performance Monitoring: Continuously assessing if the
software meets performance expectations, like speed and
responsiveness.
 Continuous Feedback: Establishing regular feedback loops
between developers and testers, enabling early issue
identification and resolution.

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 Summary
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 CIS – Software Quality Engineering
 Course Objective(s)
 Course Contents
 Book Title
 Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)
 Mapping and Assessment
 Grading Assessment / Grading Policy
 Weekly Course Plan
 Software and Software Engineering
 Software Development Life Cycle SDLC
 Understanding software quality
 Quality attributes

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 Assignment #1:
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Think of a Favorite Software Pick a software

application you use regularly (e.g., a social media
app, a game, or a tool like Microsoft Word).

Task: Write down 3 qualities you think make the

software good or bad.
• Example: "It never crashes" or "It loads too
slowly.

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