The Effect of Displaying Dependencies on Software Maintenance

Authors

Timothy D. Shadel, Brigham Young University
Dr. Peter Biggs, Brigham Young University

Keywords

software system, software maintenance, maintenance tasks

College

Physical and Mathematical Sciences

Department

Computer Science

Abstract

Research has shown that the maintenance of existing software represents about 80% of the total development effort [1]. Up to 50% of a developer’s time may be spent trying to understand the software system [2]. Because maintenance costs are high, any methodology, tool, or training that could help reduce this cost would be a welcome aid to software development companies.

Recommended Citation

Shadel, Timothy D. and Biggs, Dr. Peter (2013) "The Effect of Displaying Dependencies on Software Maintenance," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 2659.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/2659