DocumentCode
2198441
Title
The myth of `top-down´ software development and its consequences for software maintenance
Author
Sneed, Harry M.
Author_Institution
Software-Eng. Service GmbH, Neubiberg, West Germany
fYear
1989
fDate
16-19 Oct 1989
Firstpage
22
Lastpage
29
Abstract
Four case studies in which the top-down transformation approach has led to significant maintenance problems are presented. All of these had to do with the derivation of programs from a requirements specification, an approach advocated by most CASE tools. It is explained why this approach failed and the lessons derived from such experiences are discussed. It is suggested how software reengineering may help to remedy the situation
Keywords
formal specification; software reusability; software tools; CASE tools; case studies; maintenance problems; requirements specification; software development; software reengineering; top-down transformation approach; Computer aided software engineering; Computer architecture; Data analysis; Data structures; Design methodology; Graphics; Programming; Software maintenance; Software quality; Software systems;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Software Maintenance, 1989., Proceedings., Conference on
Conference_Location
Miami, FL
Print_ISBN
0-8186-1965-1
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/ICSM.1989.65190
Filename
65190
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