Analyzing the evolution of large and long-lived software systems is a complex problem that requires extensive tool support due to the amount and complexity of the data that needs ...
A software reconfiguration pattern is a solution to a problem in component-based software systems where the configuration needs to be updated while the system is operational. It d...
Software maintenance and evolution can be made easier if program comprehension techniques are used. Understanding a software system would typically necessitate a combination of st...
Applying program comprehension techniques may render software maintenance and evolution easier. Understanding a software system typically requires a combination of static and dyna...
Andy Zaidman, Abdelwahab Hamou-Lhadj, Orla Greevy,...
Previous studies of Object-Oriented (OO) software have reported avoidance of the inheritance mechanism and cast doubt on the wisdom of ‘deep’ inheritance levels. From an evolu...