An evaluation of inspection automation tools

A key element in manufacturing quality software is the early detection of defects which can be fostered by inspection techniques. Inspections may be boosted by automated tools that help in various tasks during the whole inspection process. We present a framework for inspection automation tool evaluation and use it to evaluate four tools. The framework divides tool requirements in two dimensions: phase and viewpoint. The former deals with the successive phases of the process, and the latter considers various issues that must be dealt With during the process.