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MSE: A Methodology for Software Evolution

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Publisher
John Wiley and Sons
Year
1997
Tongue
English
Weight
241 KB
Volume
9
Category
Article
ISSN
1040-550X

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✦ Synopsis

Every program must continuously evolve, or it will become obsolete. This paper explores a methodology for software evolution within the setting of object-orientated programming. The methodology is based on the top-down propagation of change, and it is remotely related to stepwise refinement. To present the methodology, this paper uses one small example (Gregorian calendar) and one medium-sized example (calendar maintainer). This paper also explores an algorithm for scheduling object classes for update, and introduces a tool, 'Ripples', which helps programmers work with the process of software evolution.

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