Abstract
The effectiveness of graphic representations of computer programs is analyzed. Existing software metrics are modified for use in analyzing diagrams, and two new metrics are proposed: graphic token count and diagram class complexity. A graphic design measure, data density, is transformed into a computer science measure, token density. Using these metrics, graphic representations can be compared to each other and to textual representations. Conclusions are drawn about the relative strengths of graphic and textual representation.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 178-179 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | IEEE Symposium on Visual Languages, Proceedings |
State | Published - 1994 |
Event | Proceedings of the IEEE Symposium on Visual Languages - St. Louis, MO, USA Duration: 4 Oct 1994 → 7 Oct 1994 |