Title :
An optimal algorithm for MoJo distance
Author :
Wen, Zhihua ; Tzerpos, Vassilios
Author_Institution :
York Univ., Toronto, Ont., Canada
Abstract :
Effective comparison of different decompositions of a software system is integral for the evaluation of software clustering algorithms. One of the approaches that has been developed to tackle this issue is the MoJo distance measure. The original algorithm for the computation of MoJo distance was a heuristic one that only approximated the exact value. In this paper we introduce an algorithm that calculates the exact distance in polynomial time. We also present experiments that showcase that the new algorithm calculates MoJo distance more accurately and efficiently than before.
Keywords :
reverse engineering; MoJo distance measure; optimal algorithm; software clustering algorithms; software system; software understanding; Clustering algorithms; Information theory; Inspection; Particle measurements; Polynomials; Software algorithms; Software measurement; Software performance; Software systems; Stability;
Conference_Titel :
Program Comprehension, 2003. 11th IEEE International Workshop on
Print_ISBN :
0-7695-1883-4
DOI :
10.1109/WPC.2003.1199206