Amper is a computer programming term that refers to a simple software measurement of code complexity, particularly in object-oriented programming languages. Amper is an acronym for "Abstractness, Modularity, and Parameterization Exposition Ratio." It is used as a qualitative measure to assess the overall structure and design of a software system.
The term "amper" is composed of three distinct components that gauge different aspects of code complexity. The first component, "Abstractness," determines the degree to which a code is made up of abstract classes or interfaces. If the code relies heavily on abstract classes and interfaces, it is considered to have a higher abstractness value.
The second component, "Modularity," assesses the code's organization and level of modularity. A highly modular codebase is one that is composed of independent and loosely coupled modules. A high modularity value indicates a well-structured and organized code.
The third component, "Parameterization Exposition Ratio," measures the level of parameterization in the code. It evaluates how many parameters are exposed in a method or a function, and a lower value signifies a better design.
Amper provides a concise and quantitative way of evaluating the complexity and design of software systems, enabling developers to identify areas for improvement in their codebase. By measuring abstractness, modularity, and parameterization exposition ratio, developers can strive to write cleaner, more maintainable, and less complex code.
