Information Technology (IT)

A descriptive model of computer code trustworthiness

Sub-domain:

Programmers

CTA Method(s):

ACTA

Application(s):

Other

Publication Year:

2017

Lead Author:

Gene M. Alarcon

Description:

Cognitive task analysis conducted to explore how programmers assess code trustworthiness when asked to reuse existing computer code. Researchers interviewed 14 programmers to identify factors that influence trustworthiness judgments that are necessary to understand to streamline the code writing process.

Full Reference:

Alarcon, G. M., Militello, L. G., Ryan, P., Jessup, S. A., Calhoun, C. S., & Lyons, J. B. (2017). A descriptive model of computer code trustworthiness. Journal of Cognitive Engineering and Decision Making, 11(2), 107-121. https://doi.org/10.1177/1555343416657236

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