Verification
Verification is the process of checking whether a system, software, or component meets its specified requirements and design specifications. It involves activities like reviews, inspections, and testing to ensure that the product is built correctly according to its intended design. In software development, verification is often contrasted with validation, which checks if the right product is being built to meet user needs.
Developers should learn and apply verification to ensure code quality, reliability, and adherence to specifications, reducing bugs and errors in production. It is critical in safety-critical systems (e.g., aerospace, medical devices), compliance-driven industries (e.g., finance, healthcare), and agile environments where continuous integration and testing are key. By implementing verification practices, teams can catch issues early, lower maintenance costs, and improve overall software robustness.