A Neural Net-Based Approach to Software Metrics

Software metrics provide effective methods for characterizing software. Metrics have traditionally been composed through the definition of an equation, but this approach is limited by the fact that all the interrelationships among all the parameters be fully understood. Derivation of a polynomial providing the desired characteristics is a substantial challenge. This paper explores an alternative, neural network approach to generating metrics. Experiments performed on two widely known metrics, McCabe and Halstead, indicate that the approach is sound, thus serving as the groundwork for further exploration into the analysis and design of software metrics.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 1993
• Where: SEKE
• Authors: Gary D. Boetticher, K. Srinivas, David Eichmann
• Keywords: Effective Methods, Neural Network Approach, SEKE 1993, Software Engineering, Software Metrics