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Supporting Search For Reusable Software Objects, T. Isakowitz, Robert J. Kauffman
Supporting Search For Reusable Software Objects, T. Isakowitz, Robert J. Kauffman
Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems
Prior research has shown that achieving high levels of software reuse in the presence of repository and object-based computer-aided software engineering (CASE) development methods presents interesting human, managerial and technical challenges. This article presents research that seeks to enhanced software development performance through reuse. We propose automated support for developers who search large repositories for the appropriate reusable software objects. We characterize search for repository objects in terms of a multistage model involving screening, identification, and the subsequent choice between new object construction or reusable object implementation. We propose automated support tools, including ORCA, a software Object Reuse Classification Analyzer, …
Automating Output Size And Reuse Metrics In A Repository-Based Computer-Aided Software Engineering (Case) Environment, R. D. Banker, Robert J. Kauffman, C. Wright, D. Zweig
Automating Output Size And Reuse Metrics In A Repository-Based Computer-Aided Software Engineering (Case) Environment, R. D. Banker, Robert J. Kauffman, C. Wright, D. Zweig
Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems
Measurement of software development productivity is needed in order to control software costs, but it is discouragingly labor-intensive and expensive. Computer-aided software engineering (CASE) technologies-especially repository-based, integrated CASE-have the potential to support the automation of this measurement. We discuss the conceptual basis for the development of automated analyzers for function point and software reuse measurement for object-based CASE. Both analyzers take advantage of the existence of a representation of the application system that is stored within an object repository, and that contains the necessary information about the application system. We also discuss metrics for software reuse measurement, including reuse leverage, …
Repository Evaluation Of Software Reuse: An Empirical Study, R. D. Banker, Robert J. Kauffman, D. Zweig
Repository Evaluation Of Software Reuse: An Empirical Study, R. D. Banker, Robert J. Kauffman, D. Zweig
Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems
The use and benefits of repository evaluation of software reuse are illustrated through an analysis of the evolving repositories of two large firms that recently implemented integrated CASE development tools. The analysis shows that these tools have supported high levels of software reuse, but it also suggests that there remains considerable unexploited reuse potential. The findings indicate that organizational changes will be required before the full potential of the new technology can be realized.