Understanding Software Failure Risk: Introduction. Risk Analysis and Management. Software Failure Risk. Software Failure Risk Measurement: A Methodology for Software Failure Risk Measurement. Applying the Methodology to a Commercial Loan System. Applying the Methodology to a Funds Transfer Security System. Applying the Methodology to a Payables Processing System. Software Failure Risk Management: Software Requirements and Design. Software Testing. Software Maintenance. Software Purchase. Index.

The author here presents a detailed explanation of the methodolgy of software reliablity evaluation, and then demonstrates its applications to a commercial loan system, a funds transfer security system, and a payables processing system. Her well-written, practical text enables users to design original software modules, as well as to critically assess commercial software products.