What Does Software Validation Entail?
At its most rudimentary level, software validation involves the execution of tests designed to cover each of the specific system requirements. System requirements should be written to be unique, unambiguous, and discretely testable. Requirements can be created from scratch for a new system or derived from existing documentation for an off-the-shelf system. Either way, it is recommended that a company document its own specific requirements for a software system. In the case of off-the-shelf software, this approach prevents a company from relying too heavily on the software vendor’s interpretation of how the system will be used. Instead, documenting requirements will capture how the software system will be used to satisfy the company’s specific business needs. When Should I Start Software Verification and Validation Activities? Verification and validation activities should begin in the project planning phases. Software validation is not something to be left to the end of the project. Sof
