Title :
A framework for capturing design rationale using granularity hierarchies
Author :
Arora, Vikas ; Greer, Jim E. ; Tremblay, J. Paul
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Comput. Sci., Saskatchewan Univ., Saskatoon, Sask., Canada
Abstract :
The design rationale component of software engineering is examined, and the Potts model (C. Potts, 1989) and its limitations are considered. Extensions to the Potts model and a schematic notation for it are proposed. A framework is proposed for capturing software design rationale using granularity hierarchies. The system shows the feasibility of the concept, but still requires user testing to evaluate its usability and expressiveness
Keywords :
software engineering; systems analysis; Potts model; design rationale component; granularity hierarchies; schematic notation; software design rationale; software engineering; user testing; Design engineering; Design methodology; Information analysis; Knowledge representation; Monitoring; Power engineering and energy; Power engineering computing; Process design; Software design; Software tools;
Conference_Titel :
Computer-Aided Software Engineering, 1992. Proceedings., Fifth International Workshop on
Conference_Location :
Montreal, Que.
Print_ISBN :
0-8186-2960-6
DOI :
10.1109/CASE.1992.200160
