superCASE-an integrated approach to design and code

Presents a software development method featuring an integrated approach to the design and coding stages of the software development cycle. The approach has the following main benefits: Ada-based design applicable to non-Ada languages as well as Ada; the design analysed for consistency and completeness; a smooth transition from design to code; design documents automatically updated from the source code; and an adaptable, open-ended approach. The approach is supported by an interactive software development tool-superCASE, developed by Advanced Technology Ltd. superCASE is primarily suited for the development of real-time and embedded software systems, and in particular for medium and large scale projects. The paper is limited to just one primary aspect of the superCASE methodology-the integration between the design, coding, and maintenance stages in software development