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Use Of Software Process In Research Software Development:A Survey, Nasir U. Eisty, George K. Thiruvathukal, Jeffrey C. Carver Apr 2019

Use Of Software Process In Research Software Development:A Survey, Nasir U. Eisty, George K. Thiruvathukal, Jeffrey C. Carver

George K. Thiruvathukal

Background: Developers face challenges in building high-quality research software due to its inherent complexity. These challenges can reduce the confidence users have in the quality of the result produced by the software. Use of a defined software development process, which divides the development into distinct phases, results in improved design, more trustworthy results, and better project management. Aims: This paper focuses on gaining a better understanding of the use of software development process for research software. Method: We surveyed research software developers to collect information about their use of software development processes. We analyze whether and demographic factors influence the …


Requirements Quick Notes, William L. Honig, Shingo Takada Oct 2017

Requirements Quick Notes, William L. Honig, Shingo Takada

William L Honig

A short introduction to requirements and their role in system development. Includes industry definition of requirements, overview of basic requirements process including numbering of requirements, ties to testing, and traceability. An introduction to requirements quality attributes (correct, unambiguous, etc.) Includes references to requirements process, numbering, and quality papers.


Requirements Metrics - Definitions Of A Working List Of Possible Metrics For Requirements Quality, William L. Honig Oct 2017

Requirements Metrics - Definitions Of A Working List Of Possible Metrics For Requirements Quality, William L. Honig

William L Honig

A work in progress to define a metrics set for requirements. Metrics are defined that apply to either the entire requirements set (requirements document as a whole) or individual atomic (or singular, individual) requirements statements. Requirements are identified with standard names and a identification scheme and include both subjective and objective measures. An example metric for the full set of requirements: Rd2 - Requirements Consistency, Is the set of atomic requirements internally consistent, with no contradictions, no duplication between individual requirements? An example of a metric for a single requirement: Ra4 - Requirement Verifiability, How adequately can this requirement be …


Atomic Requirements Quick Notes, William L. Honig, Shingo Takada Oct 2017

Atomic Requirements Quick Notes, William L. Honig, Shingo Takada

William L Honig

Working paper on atomic requirements for systems development and the importance of singular, cohesive, individual requirements statements. Covers possible definitions of atomic requirements, and their characteristics. Atomic requirements improve many parts of the development process from requirements to testing and contracting.