Software Process Simulation Modeling: Facts, Trends and Directions

摘要: Software process simulation modeling (SPSM) research has increased since the first ProSim workshop held in 1998 and Kellner, Madachy Raffo (KMR) discussed "why, what how" of simulation. This paper aims to assess how SPSM evolved during past 10 years particular whether reasons for SPSM, paradigms, tools, problem domains, model scopes have changed. We performed a systematic literature review software papers from series publications last decade. identified 96 studies sources included them this review. The were categorized into four major types data needed address each question was extracted. found need refining classification scheme introduced by KMR. More emerging paradigms added enhance KMR's discussion. Trends over time showed that interest continuous decreasing micro-processes increasing. Hybrid models based primarily on system dynamics discrete event all implemented vertical integration. recommend concentrate more recent processes making reusable thus easier build.