A Bayesian network based approach for software reusability prediction

Abstract

Various factors having impact on reusability have been found in research and practice. However, their true interdependencies were never taken into consideration. Using the approach discussed in this paper, various factors and their dependencies can be depicted and the true probability of success of reusability could be easily found. Factors which are not found to have any influence on reusability are also identified. Non consideration of these factors decreases the burden of evaluation and confines the study and evaluation to only important factors for the study under consideration.