This research project report discusses the development of a commercial,
consignment-based library (a) of reusable software components to be accessed using the
World-Wide Web. The research project consists of two parts: the development of a
prototype system that provides interface and information retrieval functionality for
such a system, and an analysis of the technical and business issues involved in making
the library operational as a commercial entity.
<p>The prototype system uses a hypertext browser and a query-based search
mechanism to access descriptions of reusable software components; these descriptions
are structured by a variation of a faceted classification system. The issues addressed
include the classification and description of reusable software components; methods of
retrieval, especially library browsing methods based on component classification; and
analysis of incentives for reuse. / Master of Science
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:VTETD/oai:vtechworks.lib.vt.edu:10919/40717 |
| Date | 20 January 2010 |
| Creators | Hicklin, R. Austin |
| Contributors | Computer Science, Rosson, Mary Beth, Lee, John A. N., Fox, Edward Alan |
| Publisher | Virginia Tech |
| Source Sets | Virginia Tech Theses and Dissertation |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Master's project |
| Format | BTD, application/pdf |
| Relation | LD5655.V851_1995.H535.pdf |
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