Independent verification and validation (computer programs)

Independent verification and validation (IV&V) is defined as the confirmation by a group, agency, or company other than the original developer that a computer program was developed in accordance with the stated specification and satisfactorily performs the function(s) for which it was designed. The characteristics of IV&V are discussed, and the role played by the IV&V team during the various phases of software development-requirements, design, coding, and testing/validation-is described.<
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