Software Architect's Handbook

Reviewing deliverables

Software architects are responsible for following an organization's review process and may have a role in shaping the process. Completed deliverables should be reviewed to ensure that they are correct and to identify any potential problems.

It is important for management and software architects to establish a culture within the organization so that the review process is viewed in a positive manner. It is important for team members to understand that the focus of reviews is on helping each other find defects, to learn, and to foster communication among the team.

Some of the methods that can be used to review deliverables include code reviews, formal inspections, and walkthroughs.