What This Document Is
This document contains a homework assignment for Software Engineering II (EEL 6883) at the University of Central Florida. It challenges students to apply principles of software structure and complexity analysis to provided code examples. The assignment focuses on evaluating and potentially improving the design of several program segments. It requires a detailed report and in-class presentation of findings.
Why This Document Matters
This assignment is crucial for students enrolled in advanced software engineering courses. It’s designed for those seeking to deepen their understanding of code quality metrics and structured programming techniques. Students preparing for presentations on software design, or needing to practice applying theoretical concepts to practical code, will find this particularly valuable. It’s best utilized as a core component of your coursework, allowing ample time for thorough analysis and report preparation before the stated deadline.
Topics Covered
* Control Graph Construction
* Cyclomatic Complexity (V(G)) Calculation
* Actual Complexity (AC) Determination
* Program Complexity Reduction Techniques
* Essential Complexity Analysis
* Structured Programming Principles
* Application of McCabe’s Results & Theorems
* Code Structure Evaluation
What This Document Provides
* Multiple code snippets (labeled Bill1, Bill2, Bill3, Bill4, and search) for analysis.
* A set of specific tasks to perform on each code segment, focusing on complexity metrics.
* A critical thinking exercise relating to McCabe’s research on structured programming.
* A prompt for evaluating a control graph against a known algorithm (binary search).
* A discussion question regarding the relationship between loops and decision structures in programming.
