Software Quality Measurement for Distributed Systems. Volume 3. Distributed Computing Systems: Impact on Software Quality.
Abstract
Software metrics (or measurements) which are used to indicate and predict levels of software quality were extended from previous research to include considerations for distributed computing systems. Aspects of the products of software life-cycle activities which could affect the quality levels of software, and metrics to measure them, were identified. Two new quality factors, survivability and expendability, were validated. A Guidebook for Software Quality Measurement was produced to aid in setting quality goals, applying metric measurements, and making quality level assessments. New metrics for interoperability and reusability were also included in the guidebook. This volume describes a qualitative study of distributed system characteristics, reasons for selection, design strategies, topologies, scenarios, and trade-offs. These analyses led to the changes in the Framework shown in Volume I, and to the validation of models.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1983
- Accession Number
- ADA137957
Entities
People
- J. Tsai
- J. V. Post
- P. E. Presson
- R. L. Schmidt
- T. P. Bowen
Organizations
- Boeing