Quality of code

Quality of code

1. Usability

   • Clearly labelled controls
   • Buttons
   • Text boxes
   • Logically arranged controls
   • Controls grouped by functions
     • Easier for the user to use the program

2. Portability

   • Ability of a program to run in different hardware and software platforms
     • E.g. Java supports many different ahrware platforms

3. Maintainability

   • Updates with bug fixes and new features
     • Good documentation describing the software
     • Well-written programs
       • Comments
       • Identinf loop
       • Selection intructions
       • Meaningful variable names

4. Reliable and robust

   • Cope with user erros
     • Display message error