The IfSQ Level-3 Standard collates an extensive and up-to-date set of defect indicators, including those from Level-1 and Level-2 These indicators are encapsulated in a comprehensive check-list for code walkthroughs, used to perform an in-depth analysis of program source code.
Because the Level-3 Standard represents current industry best practice, it is not set in stone. The checklist is updated every 6 months to reflect any new research. Level-3 is therefore available on a subscription basis.
Compared to the first two levels, IfSQ Level-3 is significantly more expensive and time-consuming to apply, since it requires a substantially higher degree of programming expertise, and also because it requires two people to perform the assessment, due to the extent of the checklist.
In the Level-3 Standard, we look for the following defect indicators:
