A model for co-operative object-orientated programming

The authors describe an abstract model for the development of object-oriented software in a context where several programmers work together as a team. They introduce the different levels that compose the model, mapping its concepts and tools to existing systems whenever possible. The goal is to design an environment for cooperative programming that deals specifically with the needs of developers using object-oriented technology. The model is based on existing software engineering tools for the development of medium and large software projects, and also on a survey of user requirements for object-oriented programming. They explain the reasons why existing software engineering tools for team programming are not suited to object-oriented technology. They also briefly describe the prototype and the tools necessary to support the co-operative object-oriented programming model