Code Reviews: Lecture 9

Question 1

Code review items

Answer 1

1) Application Source Code
2) Source Code Documentation
3) Test Code
4) Design Descriptions
5) Requirements Specifications

Question 2

Why undertake code reviews?

Answer 2

1. Detect defects in software
2. Identify refactoring opportunities for poorly structured code
3. Develop a shared understanding of code between developers
4. Share good practice between team members
5. Gain knowledge about legacy systems

Question 3

When do code reviews take place?

Answer 3

1. Periodically on a portion of the accepted code base.
2. On a proposed change to a code base.
3. Before a proposed change to a legacy system.

Question 4

Defect detection rate

Answer 4

1. Total Defects = Um E methods defects(m) + undetected defects
2. Defect Detection Rate(method) = |defects(m)| / |total defects|