XML-based SCM Environment and Related Metrics

Abstract

This paper presents an XML-based SCM (Software Configuration Management) environment along with XML-based data collection for metrics. We propose using XML tags and links to express semantic relationships among configuration items and their contents so as to efficiently assist major SCM activities, such as impact analysis and configuration verification. Furthermore, information retrieved from XML links/tags can be modeled using BBNs (Bayesian Belief Networks) for metrics measurement. The proposed approach can effectively support SCM activities and its related decision-making.