Engineering Web applications for reuse

Abstract

In this paper we present Web design frameworks as a conceptual approach to maximize reuse in Web applications. We first analyze the current state of the art of Web applications design, stating the need for an approach that clearly separates concerns (conceptual, navigational, interface). We briefly introduce the OOHDM approach for Web applications design. We next focus on the problem of design reuse in Web applications. After a short review the state of the art of object-oriented application frameworks we present the rationale for a slightly different approach focusing on design reuse instead of code reuse. We then present OOHDM-Frame, a syntax for defining the hot spots of generic Web applications designs. We illustrate the use of OOHDM-Frame with a case study in the domain of Conference Paper Review Systems. We finally discuss how to implement Web design frameworks in different Web platforms.

Discovering Re-usable Design Solutions in Web Conceptual Schemas: Metrics and Methodology

“…In the field of software engineering, design patterns are increasingly used to capture expertise in object-oriented programming [12]. More recently, design patterns have been introduced in the Web modeling field as well, for describing the navigation and structure of Web applications [3], [14], [17], [18], [19]. The availability of design patterns, which offer verified solutions to typical page configuration requirements, further facilitates the task of the hypertext architect and enforces a coherent design style over large and complicated applications, augmenting hypertext regularity and usability [11].…”

Manageability design for an autonomic management of semi-dynamic web service compositions

“…For example, in [27], Schwabe et al introduce the concept of 'OOHDM Frames', i.e. Web design frameworks for specifying common design schemas and their variation points, thus fostering reuse on design level.…”

“…OOHDM [27], WebComposition [14] or WebML [6]. While most of the Web Engineering approaches describe their modeling methodology's adequacy for reuse, the efficient and efficacious realization of reuse when developing Web applications still remains nontrivial.…”

Modeling Applications for the Semantic Web

“…If the user later adds a new subclass to "Style", and its corresponding instances, the same application specification still applies. In this sense, SHDM specifications could be regarded as specifying frameworks (as in [10]). Although not shown in here, similar reasoning can be applied to inferred classes.…”