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The culture of quality and software engineering education

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It is clear that both internal and external pressures within the software development industry will require a much greater focus on effective quality management. The reasons for the slow acceptance of proven quality techniques are canvassed, and it is suggested that cultural obstacles to their use are developed and reinforced through the educational process. Some principles for overcoming the problem are proposed.

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          cover image ACM SIGCSE Bulletin
          ACM SIGCSE Bulletin  Volume 24, Issue 2
          June 1992
          59 pages
          ISSN:0097-8418
          DOI:10.1145/130962
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