Visualizing the evolution of software using softChange

A typical software development team leaves behind a large amount of information. This information takes different forms, such as mail messages, software releases, version control logs, defect reports, etc. softChange is a tool that retrieves this information, analysis and enhances it by finding new relationships amongst it, and allows users to to navigate and visualize this information. The main objective of softChange it to help programmers, their management and software evolution researchers in understanding how a software product has evolved since its conception. Keywords Software evolution, software trails, CVS, visualization, softChange.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2004
• Where: SEKE
• Authors: Daniel M. Germán, Abram Hindle, Norman Jordan
• Keywords: SEKE 2004, Software, Software Evolution, Typical Software Development