Title :
Acceptance Testing - The Critical Problem in Software Acquisition
Author :
Brannigan, Vincent
Author_Institution :
Department of Textiles and Consumer Economics, University of Maryland
fDate :
4/1/1985 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Contracting for computer software is a novel problem, with complex technical and legal issues. Acceptance testing is. the legal tool used to define satisfactory performance. However, both legal and technical concepts must be substantially improved to allow the contracting process to carry out the intentions of the parties.
Keywords :
Contract law; Hardware; Inspection; Legal factors; Painting; Performance evaluation; Procurement; Programming; Software testing; System testing; Computers; Contract Services; Financial Management; Software;
Journal_Title :
Biomedical Engineering, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TBME.1985.325451
