A Two-Phase Process for Software Architecture Improvement

Software architecture is important for large systems in which it is the main means for, among other things, controlling complexity. Current ideas on software architectures were not available more than ten years ago. Software developed at that time has been deteriorating from an architectural point of view over the years, as a result of adaptations made in the software because of changing system requirements. Parts of the old software are nevertheless still being used in new product lines. To make changes in that software, like adding features, it is imperative to first adapt the software to accommodate those changes. Architecture improvement of existing software is therefore becoming more and more important. This paper describes a two-phase process for software architecture improvement, which is the synthesis of two research areas: the architecture visualisation and analysis area of Philips Research, and the transformation engines and renovation factories area of the University of Ams...

• Type: Conference
• Year: 1999
• Where: ICSM
• Authors: René L. Krikhaar, André Postma, M. P. A. Sellink, M. Stroucken, Chris Verhoef
• Keywords: ICSM 1999, Software Architecture, Software Architecture Improvement, Software Architecture Transformation, Software Engineering