Characterizing Post-Incident Software Evolution

Matt Pope, Jonathan Sillito · 2026 · arXiv

DOI: 10.48550/arXiv.2610.27380 · open-access PDF

Abstract

BACKGROUND: After a software incident, organizations attempt to improve the reliability of their software systems by conducting post-incident analysis and identifying actions to prevent or mitigate similar future incidents. Despite the importance of this activity, there is a limited understanding of the nature and characteristics of the software evolution triggered by the analysis process. AIMS: This study seeks to bridge this gap by providing the first empirical characterization of post-incident software evolution. We aim to establish an understanding of how these changes manifest, specifical

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