A Comparison of Errors in Different Software-Development Environments.

Abstract

Error detection and error correction are now considered to be the major cost factors in software development. Much current and recent research has been devoted to finding ways to prevent software errors. The purpose of this paper is to compare error data obtained from two different software-development environments using different software-development methodologies. The data are used to characterize the similarities and differencies in the environments and may be used to evaluate the success with which different methodologies meet the claims made for them. Data were obtained by the use of a goal-directed data-collection process, which is described briefly.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 14, 1982
Accession Number
ADA118296

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  • David M. Weiss

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  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

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