1. Robson Ytallo Silva de Oliveira
Code Inspection
Robson Ytallo Silva de Oliveira
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2. Overview Introduction Code Inspection Techniques
Code Inspection : A Survey
Summary
Concluding Remarks
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3. Introduction
“The software inspection process is generally considered a software engineering best practice” [Wheeler, 1996].
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4. Introduction Code Inspection Goals Find and fix defects
In Software Reuse
Make the code easier to understand and change
Improve the maintainability of the code
Minimizing redundancies
Improving language proficiency
Improving safety and portability
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5. Introduction Real Example of Benefits NASA (Jet Propulsion Laboratory)
Saved $25,000 per Inspection
Around 300 Inspections
Saved $7,5 million
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6. Code Inspection Techniques
The Relevant Techniques
Formal Technical Review
Pratical Model
Variants of the Pratical Model
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7. Code Inspection Techniques
Formal Technical Review (FTR)
Five-Step Inspection Method
Overview
Preparation
Inspection Meeting
Rework
Followup
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8. Code Inspection Techniques
Pratical Model
Three-Step
Preparation
Collection
Repair
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9. Code Inspection Techniques
Variants of the Pratical Model
Active Design Review (ADR)
Phased Inspection (PI)
N-Fold Inspections
High Price
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10. Code Inspection : A Survey
Before 1976
From 1976 until today
Several Variants
New Techniques
New Models
Tools
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11. Compiler Writers’ Responsability Static Inspection Advantage
[Hatton, 1995]
Compiler Writers’ Responsability
Static Inspection
Advantage
Disadvantage
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12. [Porter et al., 1997]
Cost-Benefits Experiment for Code Inspection Techniques
Conclusions
Advantage
Problems
Measurement Problems
Discontinuing Treatments
Simplified Instrumentation
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13. [Porter et al., 1997] Motivation Real Group x Nominal Group
[Votta et al., 1985]
Preparation X Inspection Meeting
Real Group x Nominal Group
Experiment 1
Conclusion
Paper’s Conclusion
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14. [Wood et al., 1997] [Basili et al., 1980] Conclusion
Techniques Comparation
Techniques Combination
Conclusion
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15. [Johnson, 1998]
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16. “Build organizational knowledge bases on review.”
[Brykczynski, 1999]
Checklists
Update
“Build organizational knowledge bases on review.”
[Johnson, 1998]
Size
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17. [Travassos et al., 1999] Reading Techniques Importance in OO Designs
Problem
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18. [Kimble et al., 2000] An Alternative Source Code Analysis Parser
Modified Notation
Control Flow Diagram – CFD
Thread Analysis
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19. [Adams, 2000] Before 1976 Inspections and Reviews’ Necessities
Apollo 11
Inspections and Reviews’ Necessities
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20. [Nandivada et al., 2000] The 9 Quadrant Model for Code Reviews
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21. [Nandivada et al, 2000]
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22. [Siy et al., 2001] Motivation Proposal Results Conclusions
Minor defects
Proposal
Classify soft maintenance issues
Cost benefit model
Survey
Results
Conclusions
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23. [Biffl et al., 2001] Statistical Model Economic Model Conclusions
Inspection Effectiveness
Economic Model
Inspection Benefits
Conclusions
Best mix of Reading Techniques
Optimal Team Size
Additional Inspector
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24. [Biffl et al., 2001] Reinspections Cost-Benifit Model Conclusion
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25. “Build organizational knowledge bases on review.”
[Wohlin et al., 2002]
Benchmarking
Inspection Benchmarking
“Build organizational knowledge bases on review.”
[Johnson, 1998]
Conclusion
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26. “Investigate computer-mediated review technology.”
[Tyran et al., 2002]
Real Group vs Nominal Group
Group Support Systems – GSS
“Investigate computer-mediated review technology.”
[Johnson, 1998]
Conclusion
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27. [Parnas et al., 2003] Inspection Methods vs Informal Reviews
Workshop on Inspection in Software Engineering – WISE
IEEE Software Magazine
IEEE Transactions on Software Engineering
The future of inspection
Refine the software Inspection Process
Systems with Real-Time requirements and Concurrent Activities
Tool Supported Software Inspection
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28. [Thelin et al., 2003] Usage-based Reading Technique (UBR) Conclusion
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29. [Travassos et al., 2004] Framework ISPIS Integration Mechanism
Historical Data
Conclusion
“Build organizational knowledge bases on review.”
“Investigate computer-mediated review technology.”
[Johnson, 1998]
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30. [Remillard, 2005] Source Code Review Systems Bugzilla CodeStriker
It isn’t Formal Inspections Supported
CodeStriker
Pure text files
Recommendation
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32. Summary
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33. Concluding Remarks FTR – Some Variants Cost-Benefit Future
Real-Time Requirements
Concurrent Activities
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34. Towards a well-defined requirements for software components inspection
Meetings
Preparation
Reviews
Cost Benefit
Tools
Models
Benchmarking
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35. References
HATTON, Les et al. Static Inspection: Tapping the whells of software
PORTER, Adam et al. An Experiment to Assess the Cost-Benefits of Code Inspections in Large Scale Software Development
PORTER, Adam et al. Assessing Software Review Meetings: Results of a Comparative Analysis of Two Experimental Studies
WOOD, Murray et al. Comparing and Combining Software Defect Detection Techniques: A Replicated Empirical Study
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36. References JOHNSON, Philip. Reengineering Inspection. 1998.
BRYKCZYNSKI, Bill. A Survey of Software Inspection Checklists
TRAVASSOS, Guilherme et al. Detecting Defects in Object-Oriented Designs: Using Reading Techniques to Increase Software Quality
KIMBLE, James et al. An Alternative Source Code Analysis
ADAMS, Tom. The God of Inspection
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37. References
NANDIVADA, Ravi et al. The 9 Quadrant Model for Code Reviews
SIY, Harvey et al. Does The Modern Code Inspection Have Value?
BIFFL, Stefan et al. Influence of Team Size and Defect Detection Technique on Inspection Effectiveness
BIFFL, Stefan et al. Investigating the Cost-Effectiveness of Reinspections in Software Development
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38. References
WOHLIN, Claes et al. Software Inspection Benchmarking - A Qualitative and Quantitative Comparative Opportunity
TYRAN, Craig et al. Improving Software Inspections with Group Process Support
PARNAS, David et al. The Role of Inspection in Software Quality Assurance
THELIN, Thomas et al. Prioritized Use Cases as a Vehicle for Software Inspections
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39. References
TRAVASSOS, Guilherme et al. ISPIS: A Framework Supporting Software Inspection Processes
REMILLARD, Jason. Source Code Review Systems
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40. That's All Folks
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