Concern-based Learning of Complex Software Platforms

Learning complex software platforms is a challenging task. This paper studies the problem of platform learning from the viewpoint of multidimensional separation of concerns in software systems. In this approach, concerns are used to identify and specify the kinds of learning tasks and interactions that should be supported by a learning environment for software platforms. The approach has been applied to build a concern-based learning environment for a Nokia GUI platform. A generic concern management tool has been used to build the r environment.