Software inspection is best described as a process for identifying software defects. Inspections
involve a detailed examination of software artifacts, such as requirements, design documents, and
code, to detect errors and issues early in the development process. The primary goal of inspections is
defect detection rather than defect correction, capability evaluation, or testing supplementation.
This proactive approach helps to improve software quality and reduce the cost of fixing defects later
in the development cycle.
Reference:
Fagan, Michael E. "Design and Code Inspections to Reduce Errors in Program Development." IBM
Systems Journal, 1976.
Gilb, Tom, and Dorothy Graham. "Software Inspection." Addison-Wesley, 1993.
