This paper empirically explores the correlations between a suite of structural stability metrics for object-oriented designs and post-release defect density. The investigated stab...
Often, the only sources of information about the evolution of software systems are the systems themselves and their histories. Version control repositories contain information on ...
Refactorings are program transformations which should preserve the program behavior. Consequently, we expect that during phases when there are mostly refactorings in the change hi...
Software product lines have a demonstrated potential for cost-effective development of software families. Product lines have to support and coordinate variabilities between the di...
The software industry is more than ever facing the challenge of delivering WYGIWYW software (What You Get Is What You Want). A well-structured document specifying adequate, comple...