Component-based tool for verifying applications using object-oriented patterns

Applying design patterns is considered a helpful technique for designing software systems. Patterns description, however, results not sufficiently precise providing a weak understanding and making it difficult to be certain when a pattern is being used correctly. We have formally specified a metamod...

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Autores: Reynoso, Luis A., Buccella, Agustina, Flores, Andrés P., Aranda, Gabriela N.
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2002
País:Argentina
Institución:Universidad Nacional de La Plata
Repositorio:SEDICI (UNLP)
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:sedici.unlp.edu.ar:10915/9445
Acceso en línea:http://sedici.unlp.edu.ar/handle/10915/9445
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Ciencias Informáticas
object-oriented design
Design
Patterns (e.g., client/server, pipeline, blackboard)
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
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Sumario:Applying design patterns is considered a helpful technique for designing software systems. Patterns description, however, results not sufficiently precise providing a weak understanding and making it difficult to be certain when a pattern is being used correctly. We have formally specified a metamodel where properties of patterns and object-oriented design can be rigorously described. In the present work, our formal basis is used to build a component-based tool for verifying proper applications of object-oriented patterns. The usage of this tool is also focused on the learning process about patterns applications. Through a better understanding of patterns, the designer may certify when and how a pattern is being appropriately applied to solve a specific design problem. Furthermore, the whole design process could be improved by using a precise technique supported by an automatic tool for verification.