Definition(s)
Software Quality Assurance (SQA)
A set of processes that ensures software meets and complies with required quality specifications. Designated SQA processes align with a system design life cycle.
Source: IMO MSC.1/Circ.1512, Guideline on Software Quality Assurance and Human-Centred Design for e-navigation, 8 June 2015, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory Guidance