Title :
An Empirical Study of the Evolution of an Agile-Developed Software System
Author :
Capiluppi, A. ; Fernandez-Ramil, J. ; Higman, J. ; Sharp, H.C. ; Smith, N.
Author_Institution :
Univ. of Lincoln, Lincoln
Abstract :
We have analyzed evolution patterns over two and a half years for a system developed using extreme programming. We find that the system shows a smooth pattern of growth overall, that (McCabe) code complexity is low, and that the relative amount of complexity control work (e.g. refactoring) is higher than in other systems we have studied. To interpret these results, we have drawn on qualitative data including the results of an observational study, records of progress and productivity, and comments on our findings from team members.
Keywords :
software engineering; agile-developed software system; code complexity; extreme programming; qualitative data; Collaborative work; Control systems; Documentation; Genetic programming; Large-scale systems; Pattern analysis; Personnel; Productivity; Software measurement; Software systems;
Conference_Titel :
Software Engineering, 2007. ICSE 2007. 29th International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Minneapolis, MN
Print_ISBN :
0-7695-2828-7
DOI :
10.1109/ICSE.2007.14
