Journal Article10.1109/52.536457
A framework for evaluating software technology
Alan W. Brown,Kurt C. Wallnau +1 more
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TL;DR: The authors' experimental framework can help companies evaluate a new software technology by examining its features in relation to its peers and competitors through a systematic approach that includes modeling experiments.
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Abstract: Many software development organizations struggle to make informed decisions when investing in new software technologies. The authors' experimental framework can help companies evaluate a new software technology by examining its features in relation to its peers and competitors through a systematic approach that includes modeling experiments.
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