CONTEXT: Software metrics may be used in fault prediction models to improve software
quality by predicting fault location. OBJECTIVE: This paper aims to identify software metrics …

There is a plethora of studies investigating object-oriented measures and their link with
external quality attributes, but usefulness of the measures may differ across empirical …

Based on their own experiences of in-depth case studies of software projects in international
corporations, in this book the authors present detailed practical guidelines on the …

Defect prediction models are a well-known technique for identifying defect-prone files or
packages such that practitioners can allocate their quality assurance efforts (eg, testing and …

Reflecting the immense progress in the development and use of software metrics in the past
decades, this third edition provides an up-to-date, accessible, and comprehensive …

Prediction of software defects works well within projects as long as there is a sufficient
amount of data available to train any models. However, this is rarely the case for new …

Growth in Google's code size and feature churn rate has seen increased reliance on
continuous integration (CI) and testing to maintain quality. Even with enormous resources …

To reduce the cost of regression testing, software testers may prioritize their test cases so
that those which are more important, by some measure, are run earlier in the regression …

Previous studies have investigated the reasons behind refactoring operations performed by
developers, and proposed methods and tools to recommend refactorings based on quality …

To produce high quality object-oriented (OO) applications, a strong emphasis on design
aspects, especially during the early phases of software development, is necessary. Design …