Two sides of structuring multi-functional software systems: Function hierarchy and component architecture

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Abstract

We introduce a theory for the identification, modeling, andformalizationoftwomethodologicallyessential.complementary views onto software and software intensive systems. Oneviewaddressesmainlytasksinrequirements engineeringwhendescribingtheoverallsystemfunctionalityfrom theusers 'pointofview. Bythisviewweaimat thespecificationofthecomp rehensiveuserfunctionalities of multifunctional systems in terms of their functions, features, and services as well as their mutual dependencies. This view leads to a function or service hierarchy. Theotherviewessentiallyaddressesthedesignphasewith its task to develop logical ar chitectures formed by networks of cooperating compone nts that are specified by theirinterfacebehavior.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - SERA 2007
Subtitle of host publicationFifth ACIS International Conference on Software Engineering Research, Management, and Applications
Pages3-10
Number of pages8
DOIs
StatePublished - 2007
EventSERA 2007: Fifth ACIS International Conference on Software Engineering Research, Management, and Applications - Busan, Korea, Republic of
Duration: 20 Aug 200722 Aug 2007

Publication series

NameProceedings - SERA 2007: Fifth ACIS International Conference on Software Engineering Research, Management, and Applications

Conference

ConferenceSERA 2007: Fifth ACIS International Conference on Software Engineering Research, Management, and Applications
Country/TerritoryKorea, Republic of
CityBusan
Period20/08/0722/08/07

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