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This paper puts forth a mathematical model and studies the optimal time to start the development cycle of a system before the existing system retires. By assuming a log-linear cost function of maintenance expenses, the solution to the optimization problem can be found.
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Wan, H.A. (1995). On the Optimal Timing of Software Development Cycle. In: Lee, M., Barta, BZ., Juliff, P. (eds) Software Quality and Productivity. IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-34848-3_25
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