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Efficient optimisation of structures using tabu search
Andy M. Connor, Keith A. Seffen, Geoffrey T. Parks +1
This paper presents a novel approach to the optimisation of structures using a Tabu search (TS) method. TS is a metaheuristic which is used to guide local search methods towards a…
A mutli-thread tabu search algorithm
A. M. Connor
This paper describes a novel refinement to a Tabu search algorithm that has been implemented in an attempt to improve the robustness of the search when applied to particularly comp…
Mining developer communication data streams
Andy M. Connor, Jacqui Finlay, Russel Pears
This paper explores the concepts of modelling a software development project as a process that results in the creation of a continuous stream of data. In terms of the Jazz reposito…
An automatic architecture reconstruction and refactoring framework
Frederik Schmidt, Stephen G. MacDonell, Andy M. Connor
A variety of sources have noted that a substantial proportion of non trivial software systems fail due to unhindered architectural erosion. This design deterioration leads to low m…
Requirements engineering current practice and capability in small and medium software development enterprises in New Zealand
Alison Talbot, Andy M. Connor
This paper presents research on current industry practices with respect to requirements engineering as implemented within software development companies in New Zealand. A survey in…
Improving web search using contextual retrieval
Dilip K. Limbu, Andy M. Connor, Russel Pears +1
Contextual retrieval is a critical technique for today's search engines in terms of facilitating queries and returning relevant information. This paper reports on the development a…