Software Complexity and Software Maintenance Costs (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Understand how software complexity drives maintenance costs and what this means for your team. This work examines how factors like module size, procedure modularity, and control structure shape the effort and cost of maintaining large COBOL systems in real-world settings.

Drawing on data from a commercial bank and a model of maintenance productivity, the study shows that complexity has a measurable impact on hours spent, even after accounting for project size and other variables. It also discusses practical implications for managers, including the potential value of structured practices and reengineering tools.

• Learn which aspects of complexity correlate with higher maintenance costs


• See how module size, procedure size, and control flow affect maintainability


• Explore how to use predictive models to forecast life‑cycle costs


• Discover practical guidance for adopting better programming practices and tools

Ideal for readers seeking actionable insight into preventing excessive maintenance and improving long‑term software health.

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