ICICLE: groupware for code inspection

ABSTRACT

ICICLE1 (“Intelligent Code Inspection Environment in a C Language Environment”) is a multifarious software system intended to augment the process of formal code inspection. It offers assistance in a number of activities, including knowledge-based analysis and annotations of source code, and computer supported cooperative discussion and finalization of inspectors' comments during inspection meetings. This paper reports the implementation of ICICLE and GroupWare issues encountered during testing; it is directed towards an audience interested in the implementation of GroupWare as well as those concerned with usability of software systems for computer-supported cooperative work (CSCW).

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  D. Software
  D.2 SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

Additional Classification:
  D. Software
  D.2 SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
      D.2.4 Software/Program Verification
          Subjects: Validation

  H. Information Systems
  H.1 MODELS AND PRINCIPLES

  K. Computing Milieux
  K.6 MANAGEMENT OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS
      K.6.3 Software Management
          Subjects: Software development

General Terms:
Design, Human Factors, Management, Reliability, Verification