In component-based software development, the design of components should be carried out separately from the deployment of components, in order to enable composition by independent ...
Software architecture evaluation is an effective means of addressing quality related issues early in the software development lifecycle. Scenario-based approaches to evaluate arch...
Muhammad Ali Babar, Barbara A. Kitchenham, Liming ...
The HATS project develops a formal method for the design, analysis, and implementation of highly adaptable software systems that are at the same time characterized by a high demand...
This paper presents a model of incremental change that consists of concept location, impact analysis, actualization, change propagation, supporting refactorings, and testing. Repe...
A communication protocol is a fundamental component of a multi-agent system. The security requirements for a communication protocol should be articulated during the early stages o...