A Simulation Modeling Approach to Understanding the Software Development Process.

摘要

This report, prepared for the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), describes an assessment of the feasibility of utilizing simulation techniques to aid in the management of large-scale software developments. A model of the software development process was constructed, state-of-the-art prototype simulation tools used, and an experiment conducted to demonstrate the feasibility. A result of this effort is the concept of a Software Development Process Simulator which could be utilized to assist in project planning (cost estimation) and project control (progress status assessment). (Author)