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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the critical issue of software complexity, a topic that has long vexed software engineers and managers. The author, drawing on the work of McCabe and other pioneers, examines a specific measure known as cyclomatic complexity, which attempts to quantify the intricate pathways within a program's code. The book explores both theoretical critiques of this metric, particularly those proposed by Myers and Hansen, and empirical concerns regarding its high correlation with simple code size measures. Through an in-depth analysis of real-world software development and maintenance projects, the author tests these criticisms and presents compelling evidence about the practical implications of these different complexity measures. The book goes beyond a simple critique, offering a solution in the form of a transformed metric known as "complexity density." This ratio, calculated by dividing cyclomatic complexity by the size of the system, emerges as a powerful tool for predicting software maintenance productivity, even on small projects. The author's research suggests that complexity density can be used as a valuable indicator of how difficult a program is to maintain, potentially impacting crucial decisions about resource allocation and code restructuring. The book's insights offer software engineers and managers a valuable approach to understanding and managing the complexities inherent in software development and maintenance, ultimately contributing to improved software quality and reduced 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.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the correlation between production scales and their influence on software development, examining numerous datasets collected through careful research. The author argues that traditional scale models are insufficient and proposes a new production function acknowledging both rising and falling scales. This hypothesis is supported by empirical data, showing that smaller projects experience increasing returns, while larger projects encounter diminishing returns at a certain size. The book challenges established views and presents a nuanced understanding of scale economies and diseconomies in software development. Its insights are crucial for optimizing productivity and project success. 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.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a model to measure software development performance, focusing on agent-principal models in projects. The author concentrates on four dimensions of project performance: initial development cost, maintainability, timeliness, and effectiveness. The model developed in the book argues that, in the long term, both the principal and the agent in a project will benefit from improved metrics. The author applies the model and demonstrates how current measurement criteria preference for cost and schedule metrics over effectiveness metrics in software development projects aligns with the model's expectations. The book concludes by suggesting that although the current industry preference is for metrics that measure precision and sensitivity, future developments in software engineering may mean that other metrics become more widely adopted in the field as more complex dimensions of measurement become easier to measure. 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.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the economic implications of software's unique qualities: low marginal costs but high fixed development costs. The author constructs and evaluates econometric models to determine which product features are most influential in purchase and pricing decisions for microcomputer software, with a special emphasis on identifying the effects of standards and network externalities. The primary example used is the microcomputer spreadsheet market for the period 1987-1992. The author finds that hedonic regression techniques can estimate the value users place on specific features, and that network externalities significantly influence the value of products, with each 1% increase in a product's installed base enabling an additional price premium. Purchasers also value adherence to standards, such as the Lotus menu tree interface, with a premium of approximately 30% of the average price in the sample. The results indicate opportunities created by changes in technology architecture, and offer guidance into current public policy issues such as the value of intellectual property in software. 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.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book proposes a new suite of design metrics for object-oriented programming, rooted in measurement theory and the viewpoints of experienced software developers. It presents six design metrics that map to the essential features of object-oriented design: weighted methods per class, depth of inheritance tree, number of children, coupling between objects, response for a class, and lack of cohesion in methods. These metrics capture key aspects of object-oriented design, such as class complexity, inheritance, and communication between objects. Through analytical evaluation and empirical data from commercial projects, the author demonstrates the validity of these metrics and suggests how they can be used to assess the quality of object-oriented designs. This book provides valuable insights into the complexities of object-oriented design, helping developers and managers ensure the integrity and effectiveness of their software systems. 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.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This fascinating book examines the relationship between software complexity and developer experience. It analyzes the impact of software complexity on productivity and maintenance, revealing that more complex systems require more effort, especially in the maintenance phase of the software development lifecycle. Additionally, it explores how developer experience influences productivity, finding a positive correlation between experience and productivity in terms of lines of code produced per work-hour, though it also cautions that this advantage decreases with rising experience. The author suggests strategies for managing software complexity, including the adoption of experience-based hiring for developers, and the implementation of quality control standards for code complexity. Offering a unique perspective on software development, this book provides valuable insights that can help organizations enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of their software development processes. 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.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a groundbreaking analysis of the relationship between information technology and organizational control, exploring how different groups within an organization have divergent interests. It draws on microeconomics and agency theory to create a positive model explaining the growth of end-user computing (EUC). The author examines the principal-agent problem within an economic framework and analyzes its impact on information services production strategies. Using descriptive data from earlier EUC research, the model is evaluated and shown to possess considerable explanatory power. This work provides clear insights into EUC and has significant normative implications for the management of computing in organizations, providing a valuable tool for understanding and effectively navigating the challenges of information technology within organizations. 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.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.