Partially automated in-line documentation (PAID): design and implementation of a software maintenance tool

The importance of accurate technical documentation to the maintenance process is presented. A possible solution to the lack of adequate technical documentation is suggested in the form of a partially automated in-line documentation system. This system uses software metrics to determine where comment...

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Main Authors: Huffman, J.E., Burgess, C.G.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Application software
Costs
Documentation
Guidelines
Large-scale systems
Personnel
Programming profession
Software maintenance
Software metrics
Software tools
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Summary:The importance of accurate technical documentation to the maintenance process is presented. A possible solution to the lack of adequate technical documentation is suggested in the form of a partially automated in-line documentation system. This system uses software metrics to determine where comments should be placed in source programs. The system can be used as a tool in software development and/or software maintenance.< >
DOI:10.1109/ICSM.1988.10140