Engineering-Centered Quality Assurance in Software Localization: Aligning GUI and MT Evaluation with the McCall Software Quality Model
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This study explores engineering-oriented quality assurance (QA) practices within software localization, emphasizing the evaluation of graphical user interface (GUI) elements translated via Google Machine Translation (MT). It focuses on three QA models-LISA, SAE J2450, and MQM—and analyzes their effectiveness in identifying and addressing localization errors across two financial software applications. The paper not only examines the linguistic and functional accuracy of each model but also maps the findings to the McCall Software Quality Model’s core quality characteristics. The results highlight MQM's superior adaptability and alignment with attributes such as correctness, usability, maintainability, and portability, underscoring its value in modern software engineering environments.
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