Pre-Release Defects

Description

Defects discovered during the development process should be credited to the team and its development practices.

Definition

Defects found in new and changed code before software is released.

Data Collection

When a defect is found in new or changed code before the software is released, collect the Per-Defect attributes and mark the development phase where the software was found; Requirements, Design, Development, Testing. Count total number of Defects found in new and changed code before the software is released.