Software reliability growth models have been applied to several projects at two divisions of the Hewlett-Packard Corporation. The primary model used is the basic execution time model described by J.D. Musa et al. (1987). The model has been used to: predict software quality assurance duration prior to the beginning of testing; provide updated estimates of product reliability and projected release date; estimate software reliability at the completion of testing; and predict the customer's software product reliability experience after release. Model implementation and performance are discussed. Difficulties in the application of the model and suggested strategies for overcoming these difficulties are described.<
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Computer Software and Applications Conference, 1988. COMPSAC 88. Proceedings., Twelfth International
Date of Conference: 5-7 Oct. 1988