Evaluating software component quality from vendors using the primitive cognitive network process with ISO/IEC 9126

Selecting the high quality software components for a final system is essential step in software development process. This paper proposes the primitive cognitive network process (P-CNP) approach for evaluating the vendors' software component quality. The criteria of software quality adopt the international software standard ISO/IEC9126. The primitive cognitive network process is used to evaluate the software components with respect to these software criteria. The proposed model can help developers and testers to evaluate vendors' software components and select the best alternative through user experiences.