Software Errors and Complexity: An Empirical Investigation

Journal Paper: Cover of Communications of the ACM

Victor R. Basili, and B.T. Perricone
Recorded 1984 in Communications of the ACM , 27, no. 1, January
Pages 42-52
Abstract:
An analysis of the distributions and relationships derived from the change data collected during development of a medium-scale software project produces some surprising insights into the factors influencing software development. Among these are the tradeoffs between modifying an existing module as opposed to creating a new one, and the relationship between module size and error proneness.
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Software Errors and Complexity: An Empirical Investigation

Finding relevant to IfSQ Standards:

IfSQ Defect Indicators:

DP-1—Parameter Not Checked
A parameter received by a program is used without first checking if its contents are present and within the expected range.

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