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ICSM
2005
IEEE
15 years 3 months ago
2005
IEEE
The documentation of a program often falls behind the evolution of the program source files. When this happens it may be attractive to shift the documentation mode from updating ...
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FASE
2007
Springer
15 years 3 months ago
2007
Springer
We use 63 features extracted from sources such as versioning and issue tracking systems to predict defects in short time frames of two months. Our multivariate approach covers aspe...
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SQJ
2010
14 years 8 months ago
2010
One of the main goals of design patterns is to design for change. Many design patterns leave some room for future changes and evolutions. The application of design patterns leads ...
SAC
2002
ACM
14 years 9 months ago
2002
ACM
In this paper the issue of system evolution is addressed. Activity Theory and the concept of exapansive cycles are reviewed as theories to explain systemic evolution. Contradictio...
CSMR
2007
IEEE
15 years 4 months ago
2007
IEEE
This paper motivates the need for more research to ensure a consistent level of reliability in software systems. We briefly outline the relevant developments that drive this need...