Evaluating Alternatives of Source Code Changes with Analytic Hierarchy Process

Abstract

This paper proposes a technique for selecting the most appropriate alternative of source code changes based on the commitment of a software development project by each developer of the project. In the technique, we evaluate the alternative changes by using an evaluation function with integrating multiple software metrics to suppress the influence of each developer's subjectivity. By regarding the selection of the alternative changes as a multiple criteria decision making, we create the function with Analytic Hierarchy Process. A preliminary evaluation shows the efficiency of the technique.