Real-time complexity metrics for Smalltalk methods. From: IBM Systems Journal | Date: June 1, 1996| Author: Burbeck, Stephen L. | COPYRIGHT 1996 All Rights Reserved. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

The rationale for ubiquitous and immediate metric feedback on the complexity of Smalltalk methods whenever they are viewed or changed is presented. Included are seven metrics for Smalltalk methods that may quickly and easily be determined from the code and are appropriate for real-time feedback. A description accompanies each metric, including an explanation of how it is determined and why it is related to complexity. Ways to improve codes that are poorly rated for the metric are suggested.