10.5. SUMMARY
The purpose of a review is to identify defects and issues in a work product through a process of formal and structured review by a group of peers. Reviews are cost-effective and can be applied even to work products that cannot be executed. Reviews are an important technique for improving both quality and productivity as well as for providing visibility into the state of the project.
Following are some of the lessons learned from reviews at Infosys:
Include external experts in the review team to augment the talent of the project team.
Use a well-defined and structured review process with clear guidelines and formal data collection. The process should include planning, self-review, and a group meeting.
During the review, focus exclusively ...
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