Software Production Data.
Abstract
The primary objective of this research task was to assess the effects of modern programming practices (MPP) on selected Computer Sciences Corporation software system development projects. Specific MPPs used on the projects studied were identified and defined. MPP are those engineering and management techniques that may be applied in an integrated fashion to influence software reliability, cost, and schedule during software system development. Once the assessment had been completed, the practices identified were compared with the techniques discussed in the IBM Structured Programming Series. The final technical report includes both the results of the MPP research and future research plans recommended. Section 3 includes the analysis of the practices used on the three projects plus comparisons. Section 4 discusses the CSC comparison methodology. Section 5 defines a recommended set of programming practices. The comparison methodology was designed to permit an unbiased assessment of programming practice effectiveness so that an optimum mix of practices may be selected for use on any planned software development project. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1977
- Accession Number
- ADA042686
Entities
People
- James Hurt
- John Donahoo
- Robbie Farquhar
- Susan Carter
Organizations
- Computer Sciences Corporation