DOI:
https://doi.org/10.14483/23448350.24627Published:
07/23/2026Issue:
Vol. 53 No. 1 (2026): Vol. 53 No. 1(2026): January-April 2026Section:
Research ArticlesIdentifying Software Quality Attributes Relevant for Very Small Entities
Identificación de atributos de calidad de software para entidades muy pequeñas
Keywords:
software process quality, software product quality, ISO/IEC 29110, ISO/IEC 25010, ISO/IEC 25040 (en).Keywords:
calidad del proceso de software, calidad del producto de software, ISO/IEC 29110, ISO/IEC 25010, ISO/IEC 25040 (es).Downloads
Abstract (en)
Nowadays, software systems are increasingly important and are rapidly growing in complexity and size. Their development involves large, medium, small, and very small entities (VSEs). The latter play a critical role in the supply chain, so developing high-quality software in accordance with established standards is fundamental to ensure the success of their software products. Applying standards such as ISO/IEC 29110 supports VSEs by providing efficient processes and increased productivity. However, standards such as ISO/IEC 25010, which provide a quality model for software products and quality in use, are not intended for implementation in VSEs. This paper presents an exploratory study that identifies the relevant quality characteristics and sub-characteristics in VSEs, as well as the practices they use to achieve product quality.
Abstract (es)
En la actualidad, los sistemas de software son cada vez más importantes hoy en día y su complejidad y tamaño aumentan rápidamente. Su desarrollo involucra a entidades grandes, medianas, pequeñas y muy pequeñas. Estas últimas desempeñan un papel fundamental en la cadena de suministro, por lo que desarrollar software de alta calidad conforme a los estándares establecidos resulta clave para garantizar el éxito de sus productos. La aplicación de estándares como ISO/IEC 29110 apoya a las Entidades Muy Pequeñas (EMP) al proporcionar procesos más eficientes y mayor productividad. Sin embargo, estándares como ISO/IEC 25010, que proporcionan un modelo de calidad para productos de software y para la calidad en uso, no están destinados a su implementación en EMP. Este artículo presenta un estudio exploratorio que identifica las características y subcaracterísticas de calidad relevantes en las EMP, así como las prácticas que emplean para lograr la calidad del producto.
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