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¹Department of Computer Science, Columbia University, New York, NY 10027, USA. aho@cs.columbia.edu

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|February 28, 2004

Summary

Understanding global software is crucial. This research explores the vast amount of software, programming languages, and paradigms, addressing challenges in maintenance, security, and functionality for software R&D.

Area of Science:

Computer Science
Software Engineering

Background:

Software is fundamental to the global information infrastructure.
The scale and diversity of software in use are not well-quantified.
Existing software presents significant maintenance, security, and functionality challenges.

Observation:

The global software landscape is vast and complex.
Programming languages and paradigms used in software development are diverse.
A large installed base of software requires ongoing support.

Findings:

Quantifying the global software extent and its underlying languages is essential.
The research highlights the challenges posed by legacy software systems.
Understanding software development paradigms is key to addressing R&D issues.

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Implications:

Improved understanding can guide future software development and research.
Addressing maintenance and security issues in existing software is critical.
This work informs strategies for enhancing software functionality and R&D efficiency.