An Evaluation on Software Redocumentation Approaches and Tools in Software Maintenance

Abstract

This paper describes an evaluation on software documentation generated using redocumentation approaches and tools. The evaluation is based on the selected Document Quality Attributes (DQA). Firstly, the paper presents an overview of the software redocumentation and the main components involved in the process for better understanding of the redocumentation. Consequently, several approaches and tools are highlighted in the context of aiding understanding to support the software evolution. Finally, the evaluation identifies some aspects of DQA that might benefit from refinement to better reflect the redocumentation approaches and tools capabilities that support the software maintenance.