Applying GQM Approach towards Evaluation of Defect Management in Free/Open Source Software Projects

Authors

  • Gupta A Department of Computer Science and Applications, Panjab University,Chandigarh, India

Keywords:

Free Software, Open Source, Defect Management, GQM

Abstract

Free/Open Source Software (F/OSS) has emerged as a novel model of software development and distribution during the last decade. An F/OSS project generally evolves by receiving submissions from its volunteers in form of source code, bug identification, feature request, support request, translation request, documentation etc. The present paper uses F/OSS defect data extracted from a research collaboratory. Then it applies Goal/Question/Metric approach to determine the effectiveness of Defect Reporting and efficiency of Defect Resolution. The research findings of present work provide empirical evidences about Defect Management which F/OSS Projects may use to improve software quality.

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2015-03-31

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A. Gupta, “Applying GQM Approach towards Evaluation of Defect Management in Free/Open Source Software Projects”, Int. J. Comp. Sci. Eng., vol. 3, no. 3, pp. 18–23, Mar. 2015.

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Vol. 3 No. 3 (2015): IJCSE March Edition

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