Conference proceeding
Non-homogeneous maintenance periods: a case study of software modifications
The 1996 IEEE Conference on Software Maintenance, ICSM; Monterey, CA; USA; 04-08 Nov. 1996, pp 134-141
04 Nov 1996
Abstract
Software maintenance is often described as the most costly activity relating to software. Understanding software modification distribution could therefore greatly benefit IS managers. Current models mostly depict this distribution as homogeneous with a decreasing rate of modifications over time. The in-depth case study reported in this study challenges this view. A detailed analysis of software modification by type, combined with interviews, shows that in the state-of-the-art Information System (IS) examined there were three distinct periods during the initial 29 month period studied. In the first, the software was stabilized within the framework of its original specifications. Software modifications during this period centered on corrective modification, similar to software testing. In the second period, the software was improved: new functions were added within the original framework. In the third period, the IS was expanded beyond its original specifications by adding many new applications.
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- Title
- Non-homogeneous maintenance periods: a case study of software modifications
- Creators
- David GefenScott Schneberger
- Publication Details
- The 1996 IEEE Conference on Software Maintenance, ICSM; Monterey, CA; USA; 04-08 Nov. 1996, pp 134-141
- Conference
- The 1996 IEEE Conference on Software Maintenance, ICSM (Monterey, California, United States, 04 Nov 1996–08 Nov 1996)
- Publisher
- The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
- Number of pages
- 1
- Resource Type
- Conference proceeding
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Decision Sciences (and Management Information Systems)
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-0030380367
- Other Identifier
- 991019238899904721