Title :
The myth of `top-down´ software development and its consequences for software maintenance
Author_Institution :
Software-Eng. Service GmbH, Neubiberg, West Germany
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;
Conference_Titel :
Software Maintenance, 1989., Proceedings., Conference on
Conference_Location :
Miami, FL
Print_ISBN :
0-8186-1965-1
DOI :
10.1109/ICSM.1989.65190
