16. Attribute description Attributes Cost Description Driver Product attribute RELY Required software reliability. DATA Database size(bytes, 10DSI L, 10-100DSI N, >1000DSI VH) CPLX Product complexity (simple I/O, multi-file I/O, library) Computer attribute TIME Execution time constraints (N >50%, >95% EH) STOR Storage constraint (less than half available N) VIRT Virtual machine volatility. (once year L, 6 months N) TURN Computer turnaround time (>12h VH) Personnel attribute ACAP Annalist capability (one year N, >3 year VH) AEXP Application experience (one year N, >3 year VH) PCAP Programmer capability (one year N, >3 year VH) VEXP Virtual machine experience (one year N, >3 year VH) LEXP Programming language experience (one year N, >3 year VH) Project attribute MODP Modern programming practices (no use L) TOOL Software tools (implementation, testing, debugging N) SCED Required development schedule (acceleratedL, extendedVH)
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21. Factors affecting software engineering productivity Factor Description Application experience Knowledge of the application domain Process quality The development process has significant effect Project size More overhead for larger projects Technology support CASE tools; supportive SCMS Working environment Quite work environment; private work areas