5 research outputs found
Pitfalls and guide lines in the transition to object oriented software design methodologies
A research report submitted to the Faculty of Engineering,
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, in partial
fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of
Science in Engineering.Due to the dynamic nature of the software engineering industry there is a constant
move towards new strategies for solving design problems. More specifically there is a
move towards Object Oriented (OO) methodologies, presumably because of the
various advantages offered in terms of maintainability, and reuse of code produced this
way. As with various other aspects of the software industry there are however also
problems encountered in this transition and lessons to be learned from the experience
of companies who have already performed this change.
This research report investigates possible guidelines for companies who are currently
contemplating a change to the OO software design methodologies, by covering a
collection of issues one should know about prior to this change. It also summarises the
problems faced in the transition so far, the reasons for these problems and suggests
possible solutions. Lastly it also investigates new trends in the OO arena. The
emphasis is on South African companies and projects. The results obtained are
compared with results obtained overseas to find out what the differences and
similarities are. Areas of concern are also identified, where theoreticians' views have
been ignored, and both South African and overeeas companies have not implemented
any of the suggestions made.Andrew Chakane 201
Technology 2000, volume 1
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Depto. de Periodismo y Nuevos MediosFac. de Ciencias de la InformaciónTRUEpu