Interactive Programming: Summary of an Evaluation and Some Management Considerations.

Abstract

This report summarizes the results of an evaluation of interactive programming versus batch programming within an actual software production environment at the U.S. Army Computer Systems Command. The purpose of the study was to determine productivity and cost effectiveness differences between the two modes of operation. The results of the study indicate that, on a line-of-code basis, the interactive system offers an increase in productivity and a decrease in overall cost. Based on the data gathered formally and informally from the programmers, topics are discussed which should be considered in management planning for interactive programming. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA110460

Entities

People

  • Joel M. Reaser
  • John C. Carrow

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Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Commerce
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Contracts
  • Cost Effectiveness
  • Costs
  • Debugging
  • Human Resources
  • Integrated Systems
  • Lessons Learned
  • Management Personnel
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Resource Management
  • Software Development
  • Training

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

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  • Computer Science.
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