PRINCIPLE OF APPLYING THE HIERARCHICAL APPROACH WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF CREATING MULTI-OBJECTIVE QUALITY MODELS OF SOFTWARE SYSTEMS

DOI: 10.31673/2412-4338.2024.023648

Authors

  • А. С. Шантир, (Shantyr A. S.) State University of Information and Communication Technologies, Kyiv
  • Є. А. Чичкарьов, (Chychkarov Ye. A.) State University of Information and Communication Technologies, Kyiv
  • М. Ю. Березівський, (Berezivskyy M. Yu.) State University of Information and Communication Technologies, Kyiv
  • В. В. Зінченко, (Zinchenko V. V.) State University of Information and Communication Technologies, Kyiv

Abstract

The article discusses the principle of applying a hierarchical approach (HA) in the context of developing multi-objective quality models for software systems (SS). The authors analyze the main concepts and methods associated with hierarchical modeling, as well as identify its advantages and limitations. The possibilities of using a hierarchical structure to enhance the efficiency of the software system quality evaluation process are explored. Emphasis is placed on the importance of constructing hierarchical quality models considering the specificities of individual systems. Various approaches to integrating hierarchical models into the software development process to ensure high product quality are highlighted. The aim of the article is to research, analyze, and develop methods for integrating the hierarchical approach in creating multi-objective quality models for software systems to improve their evaluation and management processes. The realization of this aim involves addressing the following objectives: conducting an analysis of the peculiarities of detailed hierarchical breakdown mechanisms for assessing SS quality; conducting an analysis of the application of specific mathematical theories in forming the hierarchical structure of multi-objective quality models for SS; examining the main stages of the HA principle for SS quality evaluation; and developing a mathematical apparatus for the model based on the implementation of hierarchical breakdown mechanisms for assessing SS quality. The conclusions of the article may be useful for professionals in the software development field and educators teaching software quality disciplines. In the development of the mathematical apparatus for models based on hierarchical breakdown mechanisms for assessing SS quality, a mathematical toolkit has been developed, including a formulaic mathematical apparatus for SS quality assessment. It is essential to emphasize the need for further research to improve this mathematical apparatus and its suitability for specific usage requirements and conditions.

Keywords: software, quality metrics, user needs, information technology, system support, quality standards, mathematical framework, hierarchical models, software tools.

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2024-07-25

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