Productivity Impacts of Software Complexity and Developer Experience (Classic Reprint)

Geoffrey K. Gill

ISBN 10: 1332246737 / ISBN 13: 9781332246731

Published by Forgotten Books, 2015

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Zustand: Hervorragend | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Productivity Impacts of Software Complexity and Developer Experience (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1332246737
• ISBN 13: 9781332246731
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Hervorragend
• Seller catalogs:
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Synopsis

This fascinating book examines the relationship between software complexity and developer experience. It analyzes the impact of software complexity on productivity and maintenance, revealing that more complex systems require more effort, especially in the maintenance phase of the software development lifecycle. Additionally, it explores how developer experience influences productivity, finding a positive correlation between experience and productivity in terms of lines of code produced per work-hour, though it also cautions that this advantage decreases with rising experience. The author suggests strategies for managing software complexity, including the adoption of experience-based hiring for developers, and the implementation of quality control standards for code complexity. Offering a unique perspective on software development, this book provides valuable insights that can help organizations enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of their software development processes.