Title :
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
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;
Conference_Titel :
Software Engineering: Education & Practice, 1998. Proceedings. 1998 International Conference
Conference_Location :
Dunedin
Print_ISBN :
0-8186-8828-9
DOI :
10.1109/SEEP.1998.707643
