Reviewer Recommendation using Software Artifact Traceability Graphs

Abstract

Various types of artifacts (requirements, source code, test cases, documents, etc.) are produced throughout the lifecycle of a software. These artifacts are often related with each other via traceability links that are stored in modern application lifecycle management repositories. Throughout the lifecycle of a software, various types of changes can arise in any one of these artifacts. It is important to review such changes to minimize their potential negative impacts. To maximize benefits of the review process, the reviewer(s) should be chosen appropriately.