M.Sc. (Computer Science) / This study addresses the topic of integration between CASE tools and software engineering methodologies. Specific attention is given to the object-oriented paradigm to solve the problem of integration. The component developed in this study to handle the integration is the so-called feedback loop mechanism. The feedback loop is the focus of the study. A number of CASE tools are available today. These tools help developers achieve specific aims and to solve specific problems. Similarly, a number of different software development methodologies abound. Due to the fact that these methodologies are usually not specific to the use of CASE tools, these methodologies can be used for a variety of development environments. The problem addressed by this study is the direct integration of CASE tools and software engineering methodologies. A number of studies have been carried out with regard to both CASE tools and software engineering methodologies. A discussion of current trends in both the CASE tool and methodology arenas is presented at the beginning of this study. Also, the problems experienced with more traditional approaches are discussed. Given that the feedback loop mechanism is developed during the course of this study, a detailed discussion is presented regarding the components to be used in the construction of the feedback loop. The object-oriented paradigm is presented as the best solution to the integration problem. In fact, the object-oriented paradigm forms the core of the feedback loop. By making use of the object-oriented approach, the processes involved in the integration of the CASE tool and the methodology may be mapped accurately. Repository structures such as relational tables and stored procedures, or triggers, are also used in the construction of the feedback loop...
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:uj/uj:13436 |
| Date | 17 March 2015 |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
| Rights | University of Johannesburg |
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