CQE-9217: Use of Inaccurate Comments

 
Use of Inaccurate Comments
[an error occurred while processing this directive] Definition in a New Window Definition in a New Window
Quality Issue ID: 9217 Maturity: Preliminary
+ Description

Description Summary

The source code contains comments that do not accurately describe or explain aspects of the portion of the code with which the comment is associated.

Extended Description

When a comment does not accurately reflect the associated code elements, this can introduce confusion to a reviewer (due to inconsistencies) or make it more difficult and less efficient to validate that the code is implementing the intended behavior correctly.

+ Relationships
NatureTypeIDNameView(s) this relationship pertains to
View
ChildOf
Ch
Characteristic
9034Maintainability
Default Graph (primary)9001

Related Taxonomy Entries

TaxonomyVersionRelated ID
SQAE5.6
+ References
Robert A. Martin and Lawrence H. Shafer. "Providing a Framework for Effective Software Quality Assessment". 6th Annual International Symposium of INCOSE. 1996-07-09. <https://www.researchgate.net/publication/285403022_PROVIDING_A_FRAMEWORK_FOR_EFFECTIVE_SOFTWARE_QUALITY_MEASUREMENT_MAKING_A_SCIENCE_OF_RISK_ASSESSMENT>.
+ Content History
Submissions
Submission DateSubmitterOrganizationSource
SQAE TeamMITREExternally Mined
Page Last Updated or Reviewed: October 01, 2017