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A bridge role metric model for nodes in software networks.
Bo Li1, Yanli Feng1, Shiyu Ge2
1Key Laboratory of Intelligent Information Processing, Shan Dong Institute of Business and Technology, YanTai, Shandong, China; Department of Computer Foundation Studies, Shan Dong Institute of Business and Technology, YanTai, Shandong, China.
Plos One
|November 4, 2014
Summary
This study introduces a realistic network model for large-scale object-oriented software systems. The new metric model accurately captures crucial module connectivity, improving software engineering practices.
Area of Science:
- Computer Science
- Software Engineering
- Network Science
Background:
- Traditional software metric models often oversimplify complex software structures.
- Existing models may not fully capture the intricate relationships and connectivity within large-scale object-oriented systems.
- A more realistic representation of software as a complex network is needed.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a novel bridge role metric model for analyzing large-scale object-oriented software systems.
- To represent software systems as complex networks for more realistic analysis.
- To introduce a new method for identifying crucial connectivity and hubs within software modules.
Main Methods:
- Developed a new metric model representing software systems as complex undirected networks.
- Defined nodes and links based on crucial connectivity rather than solely centrality.
- Compared the proposed model with two previous metric models.
- Analyzed a hydropower simulation system as a case study.
Main Results:
- The proposed model offers a more realistic representation of software structures compared to previous models.
- The new model effectively identifies crucial connectivity and hubs within software modules.
- A power law relationship was observed between the model's results and node degrees.
- The model accurately reflects characteristics of actual software architectures.
Conclusions:
- The developed bridge role metric model provides a more accurate understanding of software module design.
- This approach enhances the analysis of large-scale object-oriented software systems.
- The findings are expected to benefit software engineering practices and module design.
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