Title :
Automating software: proceed with caution
Author_Institution :
IEEE Spectrum, New York, NY, USA
fDate :
7/1/1988 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Two kinds of computer-aided software engineering (CASE) tools are distinguished: front-end tools for planning and design (upper CASE), and back-end tools for implementation and support (lower CASE). The integration of these tools to cover more of the development cycle and improve the consistency of the results is discussed. The availability of CASE software and the effect of CASE on programmer productivity are examined. The reactions of programmers and managers to the changes resulting from implementing CASE are briefly discussed.<>
Keywords :
CAD/CAM; back-end tools; computer-aided software engineering; front-end tools; implementation; lower CASE; planning; programmer productivity; upper CASE; Automatic programming; Computer aided software engineering; Dictionaries; Humans; Process design; Productivity; Reliability engineering; Software maintenance; Software tools; Writing;
Journal_Title :
Spectrum, IEEE
