Guest editorial: Special section: Software quality and maintainability

摘要

Software plays a crucial role in modern societies. Not only do people rely on it for their daily operations or business, but also for their lives as well. For this reason, correct and consistent behavior of software systems is a fundamental and critical part of end-user expectations. Additionally, businesses require cost-effective production, maintenance, and operation of their systems. Thus, the demand for high-quality and maintainable software is increasing, setting it as a differentiator for the success or failure of a software product, as well as a dominating factor for the commercial success of companies.