Developing error-free software

Author

Kolkhorst, B.G. ; Macina, A.J.

Volume

3

Issue

11

fYear

1988

Firstpage

25

Lastpage

31

Abstract

The authors describe experience gained in designing reconfiguration-error-free software at IBM´s Federal Systems Division in Houston. From 1982-5, this division reduced software product defects to 0.11 errors per thousand lines of source code. Four measurements defining software quality are described. Also discussed is NASA´s development of a standardized software support environment, and the US Department of Defense Software Technology for Adaptive Reliable Systems (STARS) program. These environments provide for early control, standardization, and integration of requirements, leading to more easily maintained software and reduction of critical skill level for its maintenance.<>

Keywords

aerospace computing; military computing; programming environments; software reliability; IBM; NASA; STARS; Software Technology for Adaptive Reliable Systems; US Department of Defense; integration; maintenance; reconfiguration-error-free software; software quality; standardization; standardized software support environment; Aerospace electronics; Control systems; Inspection; Land vehicles; Programming; Software engineering; Software systems; Software testing; Space shuttles; Space technology;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine, IEEE

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0885-8985

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/62.17928

Filename

17928