Domain-Retargetable Reverse Engineering II: Personalized User Interfaces

The user interface is an integral part of any application. This is especially true for reverse engineering environments, since the understanding process depends both on the user's speci c cognitive abilities and on the palette of tools accessible through the interface. Because software engineers approach program understanding in so many di erent ways, it is impossible to predict what they want from the supporting environment in all situations. Therefore, the user interface should be malleable and customizable. By having such a personalizable user interface, users can adapt the environment to their particular needs and taste," while still maintaining a common look and feel."

• Type: Conference
• Year: 1994
• Where: ICSM
• Authors: Scott R. Tilley
• Keywords: ICSM 1994, Personalizable User Interface, Reverse Engineering Environments, Software Engineering, User Interface