Publisher's Synopsis
The ISO 9000 standard as it applies to the software industry, is becoming increasingly important as many European firms that purchase software now require it. This text covers what the ISO 9000 standard is, how it is applied to software development, where it stands in the overall world of software quality approaches, and what has happened in specific applications of the standard. It also explains why adherence to the standard does not necessarily guarantee a quality software product, and offers an insight needed to supplement ISO 9000 and improve the developers' chances of building a quality product.