Modern Programming Practices: Implications for Human Factors Research

Abstract

Future research directions on human factors in software must be sensitive to issues arising out of evolving software practice. Based on a historical distinction, these practices can be divided into two groups, conventional and modern. A series of reports prepared by six large software contractors on the impact of modern programming methods provides a useful source for evaluting the effectiveness of various practices. This paper critically analyzes selected contents of these reports and summarizes their conclusions as to the practical impact of modern programming practices. In light of the results of this analysis, a set of future research directions for work on human factors in software is then suggested.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA096874

Entities

People

  • Michael G. Samet
  • Ruven Brooks

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cognition
  • Computer Languages
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computer Science
  • Computers
  • Configuration Management
  • Debugging
  • Organizational Structure
  • Programming Languages
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Software Development
  • Software Development Tools
  • Software Testing
  • Standards
  • Structured Programming

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Software Engineering.
  • Theoretical Analysis.