Comparative Analysis between Cognitive Complexity and Cyclomatic Complexity in Software Development

This article explores the relationship between cognitive complexity and cyclomatic complexity in software development. Cognitive complexity, a qualitative metric, reflects the difficulty of the programmer in understanding the code, while cyclomatic complexity is a quantitative metric that measures the number of independent paths in the code. Although distinct, both impact the readability and maintainability of the software.

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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2025-02-17
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14879076
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Software Engineering Research
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Comparative Analysis between Cognitive Complexity and Cyclomatic Complexity in Software Development

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Comparative Analysis between Cognitive Complexity and Cyclomatic Complexity in Software Development

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Abstract

This article explores the relationship between cognitive complexity and cyclomatic complexity in software development. Cognitive complexity, a qualitative metric, reflects the difficulty of the programmer in understanding the code, while cyclomatic complexity is a quantitative metric that measures the number of independent paths in the code. Although distinct, both impact the readability and maintainability of the software.

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