The evolution of open-source mobile applications: An empirical study

Li, Deguang; Guo, Bing; Shen, Yan; Li, Junke; Huang, Yanhui

doi:10.1002/smr.1855

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“…adb shell ./serverscript.sh (1) 2. It should be confirmed that the daemon server is running and has enough permissions to read and manipulate the memory of the device.…”

Section: Methods 6: Dynamic Debugging Of the App In Rooted Devicesmentioning

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A Framework to Secure the Development and Auditing of SSL Pinning in Mobile Applications: The Case of Android Devices

Ramírez-López

Varela-Vaca

Ropero

et al. 2019

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The use of mobile devices has undergone rapid growth in recent years. However, on some occasions, security has been neglected when developing applications. SSL/TLS has been used for years to secure communications although it is not a vulnerability-free protocol. One of the most common vulnerabilities is SSL pinning bypassing. This paper first describes some security controls to help protect against SSL pinning bypassing. Subsequently, some existing methods for bypassing are presented and two new methods are defined. We performed some experiments to check the use of security controls in widely used applications, and applied SSL pinning bypassing methods. Finally, we created an applicability framework, relating the implemented security controls and the methods that are applicable. This framework provides a guideline for pentesters and app developers.

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“…adb shell ./serverscript.sh (1) 2. It should be confirmed that the daemon server is running and has enough permissions to read and manipulate the memory of the device.…”

Section: Methods 6: Dynamic Debugging Of the App In Rooted Devicesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Nowadays, the use of mobile devices is constantly increasing to do the same operations that used to be done using web services less than a decade ago [1,2]. However, it is necessary to provide the same security solutions in both environments since both operations are equally critical.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

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A Framework to Secure the Development and Auditing of SSL Pinning in Mobile Applications: The Case of Android Devices

Ramírez-López

Varela-Vaca

Ropero

et al. 2019

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“…As a side effect, calls to third‐party libraries are isolated. These have been shown to induce instability to dependent code elements . In order to protect the maturity and functionality of the original implementation, the refactored parts should be protected by tests that can be run after refactoring steps.…”

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“…These have been shown to induce instability to dependent code elements. 47 In order to protect the maturity and functionality of the original implementation, the refactored parts should be protected by tests that can be run after refactoring steps. This can be a need for additional tests that cover the adapted code.…”

Section: Extension and Isolation Of The Convertible Cross-platform Corementioning

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A porting method for coordinated multiplatform evolution

Stehle

Riebisch

2018

J Software Evolu Process

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Cross‐platform development nowadays is a key issue in software engineering, since software developers have to target multiple platforms in order to reach a larger number of users. Often, software is developed initially for one platform before being extended to multiplatform development. However, most of the existing technical support and methods for cross‐platform development are applicable only to projects that develop a software product from scratch. They do not address the frequent situation that an existing mature software shall be ported rather than being reimplemented for an additional platform. In this article, we present a flexible transformation method from single to multiplatform development that systematically leverages existing and novel tools. For facilitating coordinated evolution of the original and the target platform code, we establish traceability across the two versions and develop a common architecture across both the original and target platform implementations. As an economic advantage, the method allows to keep the original mature application and reduces maintenance redundancies compared with reimplementation. As a validation, the approach has been applied to port two mobile apps and a Java library to new platforms resulting in high portions of commonly used convertible code, structural equivalences across the original and target platform implementation and traceability between them.

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“…Bununla birlikte, yazılım mühendisliği topluluğunda bu yasaları, yazılım evrim problemlerini anlamaya yönelik ve yenilikçi çözümler öneren bir rehber olarak gören bir fikir birliği mevcuttur. Geçen zamanda yazılım mühendisliği disiplini gelişse de yazılımın evrimi üzerine yapılan deneysel çalışmalarla Lehman yasalarının günümüzdeki geçerliliği sınanmakta ve bazılarının hala geçerli olduğu gözlenmektedir [14,15].…”

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Mobil Uygulamaların Evriminde Karmaşıklık, Boyut ve İç Kalite Gelişimi: Keşifsel bir Çalışma

Gezici¹,

Tarhan²,

Chouseinoglou³

2018

Gazi Üniversitesi Mühendislik-Mimarlık Fakültesi Dergisi

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 Complexity, size and internal quality in the evolution of mobile applications  Open source software and software evolution  Software quality evaluation using Spearman correlation analysis techniqueMobile applications, though being relatively small and easy to manage in their initial releases, are becoming complex software systems as they evolve rapidly and grow constantly to meet user requirements. However, satisfying these requirements may lead to poor design choices known as 'antipatterns' that can degrade software quality and performance. Therefore, perception and monitoring of the characteristics of mobile applications are important activities to facilitate maintenance and development, so that developers are directed to restructure their practices and upgrade their qualifications. Figure A. Hypotheses tested and validation resultsPurpose: This study aims to better understand the development of complexity, size and internal quality in the evolution of mobile applications and, in particular, to investigate the validity of three of Lehman's laws (increasing complexity, continuous growth, decreasing quality) in mobile applications. Theory and Methods:In this context, an exploratory study was carried out by analyzing the evolution of application quality, according to hypotheses established and using object-oriented design metrics in 61 versions of three Android-based mobile applications. Results:As a result of the conducted analyses, Lehman's 'continuous growth' law was validated for all apps, while the 'increased complexity' and 'declining quality' laws have not been validated. In addition, the results of the experimental study have been verified with Spearman correlation analysis and it was observed that there is a significant relation between the design metrics and the quality attributes. Conclusion:In this study, the complexity, size and internal quality in the evolution of mobile applications was explored. The study is expected to guide similar studies on the evolution and maintenance of mobile software.

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The evolution of open-source mobile applications: An empirical study

Cited by 15 publications

References 69 publications

A Framework to Secure the Development and Auditing of SSL Pinning in Mobile Applications: The Case of Android Devices

A Framework to Secure the Development and Auditing of SSL Pinning in Mobile Applications: The Case of Android Devices

A porting method for coordinated multiplatform evolution

Mobil Uygulamaların Evriminde Karmaşıklık, Boyut ve İç Kalite Gelişimi: Keşifsel bir Çalışma

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