[comp.software-eng] Program Classification

meyer@unix.cis.pitt.edu (Timothy S. Meyer) (05/30/90)

Does anyone know of any work done on classifying programs in terms of
either metrics or behavior?  For example, according to behavior,
programs can be classed by intensive I/O, numerical computation, etc.

What, if any, are the benefits of classifying programs?

Any references or ideas will be appreciated.