Software Quality Models and Reliability Measurement Metrics

Abstract

Software reliability is the probability that the software will run without failures for an unlimited time until and unless changed intentionally". It is a crucial characteristics of quality with other essential characteristics. Software reliability measurement is an important concern for any organization to master its software before reaching to end users. A literature review shows that much wok has not been done in this direction. Although achieving software reliability is hard due to software's complex nature but different techniques can be applied to enhance its reliability. Every organization has its own metrics for reliability measurement. There is a need to define metrics according to international standards. In this paper we will analyze software quality and reliability metrics thoroughly.