Medium Scale Software Research Articles

A Review: Attrition's Impact on Small and Medium Scale Software Development Organisation

A Review: Attrition's Impact on Small and Medium Scale Software Development Organisation

중소규모 SW개발 프로젝트를 위한 시각화 기반의 Tool-Chain 품질관리 방법 제안

Since the concept of software engineering was first used in 1968 by NATO Science Committee, a lot of research work and improvements have been made on software development methodology and software quality control, but they still fall short of ensuring successful development of small and medium scale software systems. Under these circumstances, Center for Software Engineering (CSE) at National IT Industry Promotion Agency(NIPA) has been conducting studies on quality control methodologies of software visualization well-suited for small and medium scale software systems, and also working on the systemization and quantification of software quality control. In this paper, we attempt to scope on the software development management of domestic and foreign small and medium-sized enterprises that are lying in the blind spot, compared to large enterprises with well-organized software development systems. In particular, based on software visualization that CSE is pursuing for small and medium-sized developers, we propose a practical quality control methodology well-suited for small and medium scale projects, and a low-cost quality control management tool by combining open-source quality control tools. Our proposal is expected to induce developers` mind change in SI-specialized small and medium-sized software enterprises, increase their profits and improve customer satisfaction through project quality control.

Estimation of the New Agile XP Process Model for Medium-Scale Projects Using Industrial Case Studies

Agile is one of the terms with which software professionals are quite familiar. Agile models promote fast development to develop high quality software. XP process model is one of the most widely used and most documented agile models. XP model is meant for small-scale projects. Since XP model is a good model, therefore there is need of its extension for the development of medium and large-scale projects. XP model has certain drawbacks such as weak documentation and poor performance while adapting it for the development of medium and large-scale projects having large teams. A new XP model is proposed in this paper to cater the needs of software development companies for medium-scale projects having large teams. This research may prove to be step forward for adaptation of the proposed new XP model for the development of large-scale projects. Two independent industrial case studies are conducted to validate the proposed new XP model handling for small and medium scale software projects, one case study for each type of project.

Experience in Software Development Project Course

Abstract This paper describes an experience in delivering sofware development project course at Informatic Engineering Undergraduate Program in ITB. The objective is to propose a learning process model in Software Engineering course. This model can be an alternative in learning process that can improve the student's knowledge and skills in software development practices. According to the study program curriculum, an ability in development of small to medium scale software is one of several learning outcomes that must be achieved by our graduate. To achieve this learning outcome, we give practical experience in applying one method to develop a medium scale software through software development project course. This course is conducted in the form of a ‘real’ software development project. The students are allocated into several groups to give an opportunity to work in team. One medium software development project is assigned to each group. Since each project is part of a larger project, completion of this medium scale software development project will produce a large scale software system. Using the iterative and incremental approach known as the Unified Process, each group conducted a full software development life cycle: defining a software requirement specification, requirement analysis, design modeling, coding, and testing. Evaluation of this course in several semesters showed that the project-based courses can improve the students understanding about software engineering. The Unified Process is considered to be an appropriate method for this software development project. Despite of the several obstacles that were still encountered, this course model can still be improved to achieve the ultimate goal of this course.

Better defect detection and prevention through improved inspection and testing approach in small and medium scale software industry

One of the challenging issues in software industry is to deliver high quality software through effective defect management. Inspection and testing are two important approaches that address defects. An empirical study of existing inspection technique in leading small and medium scale software industries in India shows the capability in delivering maximum of 96% defect-free product. The paper aims to improve effectiveness of inspection and testing approaches for achieving 99% defect-free product. It analyses defect patterns and gives concrete ranges for inspection and testing. It introduces 'depth of inspection (DI)' metric to indicate productivity and quality levels for software process. This approach emphasises that an optimal level of 10%-15% of inspection time and 15%-25% of testing time out of whole effort with DI value in the range of 0.4 to 0.7 at each phase of software development eliminates 99% defects in small and medium scale industries.

Achieving Competitive Advantage through Knowledge Management Initiatives in Small and Medium Software Industry

Increasing number of small- and medium-scale software companies (SMSCs) has remarkably pressurised them to deliver good quality software products on time at minimum cost. This study attempted to prove that knowledge management initiatives can bestow business opportunities of small- and medium-scale software companies to improve productivity, product quality, flexibility, inter-employee relationships, effective knowledge creation and knowledge utilisation while achieving their cost, quality and time targets. Thus SMSC can gain competitive advantage to sustain their business. We first identified some significant facets which benefit knowledge management initiatives in SMSCs and based on the results of a survey of SMSCs, we proved that knowledge management initiatives have a significant influence on gaining competitive advantage of SMSCs. Therefore, we confirmed that organisation preparedness towards knowledge management initiatives, knowledge management tools and processes, knowledge management education and training and knowledge creation and transformation contribute SMSCs to gain competitive advantage.

Quantitative models for managing software development processes

This paper presents a quantitative modelling technique which the authors have developed and are using to manage medium-scale software development projects. Separate models are defined for separate project phases; each model captures the salient features of the process which underlies the corresponding phase. The models support all project management activities: planning, estimating, tracking and decision making. Furthermore, they provide a means of recording project data and experience in order to share that information with other projects.

Software errors and complexity: an empirical investigation0

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.