Excerpt from Empirical Research on Software Maintenance, 1981-1990
Despite its economic importance, the activity of software maintenance is relatively under-studied by researchers. This comprehensive survey documents that only two percent of all articles appearing in three leading journals and two refereed conferences over the past decade were devoted to empirical studies of software maintenance. The primary purpose of this paper is to document what is known from this research, and to suggest future avenues of research. The sixty-one articles surveyed are conveniently summarized as to major differences and similarities in a set of detailed tables. The text is used to highlight major findings and differences. Although the emphasis of the paper is on the subject matter, a section discussing appropriate research methodologies is included as a guide to researchers new to this area.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a comprehensive review of empirical research on software maintenance from 1981 to 1990. It highlights the significance of maintenance in software engineering, as it represents a substantial investment for organizations. The author makes a case for increased research in this area, which has been relatively neglected despite its economic importance. The book covers various aspects of software maintenance, including modularity and structure, complexity metrics, comprehension, and general management issues. It examines the relationship between complexity metrics and maintenance effort, explores factors affecting software comprehension, and discusses the causes and costs of maintenance. The author also provides insights into the organizational and managerial challenges associated with software maintenance. The book concludes with recommendations for future research, emphasizing the need for a multidisciplinary approach to improve software maintenance practices and reduce costs. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333741983_0
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