Towards A Better Understanding Of Factors Affecting Software Project Complexity
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We propose a model for analysis and understanding of factors affecting software project complexity based on the Analytic Network Process and problem structuring methods. We draw on past research on software project complexity and on research on software development productivity and project contexts. The paper provides an analysis of existing research on software project complexity. The proposed network model of factors affecting software project complexity is illustrated on an example. The use of problem structuring methods for assisting better understanding of software complexity is also discussed.
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