A conceptual model of cognitive complexity of elements of the programming process

摘要: Abstract A new approach to complexity metrics is described based not on empirical analysis of the final product, viz. code, but an understanding cognitive processes analyst or programmer as they and undertake challenges program development, modification debugging. The resulting metric, Cognitive Complexity Model, involves quantification a number processes, focused descriptions comprehension from twin ‘chunking’ ‘tracing’ used by software developers in attempt reach cognition system at code level. conceptual framework given well some illustrative indicators likely component measures together with areas needing further research.