The process of inspecting algorithms and source code by following paths through the algorithms or code as determined by input conditions and choices made along the way
A walk-through refers to the auditor selecting a particular economic event and tracing (or walking) it through the accounting information system from the time it was first captured and input as data to its final disposition in the financial statements The purpose of the walk-through may be either for the auditor to identify specific control procedures or to confirm an existing understanding of control procedures in the accounting information system The walk-through may be the tracing of an event, either part way through the system or entirely through the system, depending on the extent of the evidence or knowledge required by the auditor
is an informal developer driven procedure where the developer explains what something is supposed to do, or how it does it and where he expects to receive immediate feedback The developer should do a little preparation, but preparation is not required by those to whom he presents his work
A buyer's final inspection of a newly-built home prior to move-in At Tower Homes, the walk-through includes an orientation with instructions on how to maintain certain items in the new home, as well as a review of the ten-year limited warranty coverage
A final inspection of a property just before closing This assures the buyer that the property has been vacated, that no damage has occurred and that the seller has not taken or substituted any property contrary to the terms of the sales agreement If damage has occurred, the buyer might ask that funds be withheld at the closing to pay for the repairs
a first perfunctory rehearsal of a theatrical production in which actors read their lines from the script and move as directed a pedestrian passageway through the ground floor of a building a thorough explanation (usually accompanied by a demonstration) of each step in a procedure or process; "she gave me a walk-through of my new duties
The examination of the quality of an operational procedure or test by simulating the actual execution but bypassing high risk or expensive operations It ensures that personnel and equipment are ready to carry out the real thing A peer group mentally stepping through software design and logic flow with test cases to identify errors
a type of review of documents such as requirements, designs, tests or code characterised by the author of the document guiding the progression of the walkthrough Participants are generally peers Scenarios or dry runs may be used
(Computer System Development) A peer review of a system design, code, etc The goal is to identify errors as early as possible and learn from other people's experience Managers and people who prepare performance reviews should NOT be in the room The concept is to invite "egoless" constructive criticism and to nurture team-oriented validation and debug responsibility (Telecommunications) 5-digit code used to access an IEC Requires Feature Group B or D (SeeBypass, CIC Code, Casual Calling)
superficial examination of a computer program before running it by reading the source code (program instructions); (Television) general rehearsal without cameras; (Theater) superficial rehearsal of a play
a verification and validation technique that consists of producer of a work product (e g , document, software component) leading a set of evaluators though the contents of the work product in order to train them and to solicit comments and recommendations Note that the walkthough of an executable software unit may involve the manual testing of the unit by mentally executing test cases Contrast with audit, inspection, and review
walk through
Turkish pronunciation
wôk thru
Pronunciation
/ˈwôk ˈᴛʜro͞o/ /ˈwɔːk ˈθruː/
Etymology
[ 'wok ] (verb.) before 12th century. partly from Middle English walken , from Old English wealcan to roll, toss, journey about and partly from Middle English walkien , from Old English wealcian to roll up, muffle up; akin to Middle Dutch walken to knead, press, full.