The usability component of a framework for the evaluation of OO CASE tools

Author

Phillips, Chris ; Mehandjiska, Daniela ; Griffin, Duane ; Choi, Mi Duk ; Page, David

Author_Institution

Massey Univ., Palmerston North, New Zealand

fYear

1998

fDate

26-29 Jan 1998

Firstpage

134

Lastpage

141

Abstract

The aim of the paper is to derive a framework for the evaluation of object oriented (OO) computer aided software engineering (CASE) tools. Some existing evaluation frameworks and methodologies are discussed. Two orthogonal classification hierarchies are derived: an inheritance hierarchy of OO CASE tool categories, and a usability criteria classification hierarchy for the evaluation of the graphical user interface (GUI) of OO CASE tools. The evaluation criteria are of general utility and could be applied to other classes of CASE tool. The proposed evaluation framework enhances support for usability assessment and could easily be extended in response to new advances and changes in CASE and HCI technologies

Keywords

computer aided software engineering; graphical user interfaces; human factors; inheritance; object-oriented programming; software performance evaluation; HCI technologies; OO CASE tool evaluation; evaluation criteria; graphical user interface; inheritance hierarchy; object oriented computer aided software engineering tools; orthogonal classification hierarchies; usability assessment; usability component; usability criteria classification hierarchy; Computer aided software engineering; Computer graphics; Graphical user interfaces; Human computer interaction; Object oriented modeling; Prototypes; Robustness; Usability; User interfaces;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Software Engineering: Education & Practice, 1998. Proceedings. 1998 International Conference

Conference_Location

Dunedin

Print_ISBN

0-8186-8828-9

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/SEEP.1998.707643

Filename

707643