Title: Seminar Report - Software Maintenance Legacy and Archaeology

Author(s): Paul Hampton

Publication Event: Publication of Newsletter Volume 29 Nos 3 - Oct 2021

Publication Date: 2020-10-13

Resource URL: https://scsc.uk/r3271.pdf

Abstract:

This online seminar held on 6th May 2021 considered how to carry out software maintenance for legacy software that is still fulfilling a safety function. Much legacy software is not properly documented and historically poorly maintained, so what strategies are available to ensure changes can be properly assured?