Using GQM to Evaluate Framework Usage Documents

• Fernando Mauro de Souza ITA
• Adílson Marques da Cunha ITA
• Clovis Torres Fernandes ITA
• Eduardo Martins Guerra ITA

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/sbqs.2009.15526

Abstract

Many approaches to document frameworks have been suggested in the literature of framework reuse, some show how effective they may be in reducing the learning curve of using the former. However, there is still a lack of research to measure these documents quality. This article describes an approach of framework documentation denominated Guide Cooperation Framework (GCF) and a model of quality and issues, based on the Goal/Question/Metrics (GQM) model, whose aim is to help the interpretation of the quality measuring results of the framework documentation. The proposed model assesses the documentation ease of understanding and its usability.

Keywords: GQM, Evaluation, Framework Usage Documents

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