Software Inspections & Technical Reviews: 
Transcending the Dogma

Historically, much of the discussion around procedural issues of Software Inspections and Technical Reviews has been rather dogmatic. Many have defined a process in their one particular way and preach it as the One True Path from which no one may stray. However, software development organizations are as diverse as the people that make them up. It should be no surprise that what works in one organization may be counterproductive in another. This report attempts to call out some of the current dogma and explore its roots, to provide a more balanced view in defining a review or inspection process appropriate for any individual development organization.

• The Dogma
• Appropriate Processes
• Beyond the Dogma
• References

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