Framework for component model selection

Abstract

Advances in component-oriented software development research have led, among others, to the birth of a large number of component models, which has caused difficulties to the software developers in selecting the suitable component models to be used. To overcome the difficulties, a framework for component model selection is proposed in this study. The framework allows software developer to specify the criteria of the component model that they would like to use and recommends the component model(s) that fits most of the criteria. An application of the framework shows that it has the potential to be used by the software developers in determining the suitable component models.

Empirical study of software component integration process activities

“…Lately, significant research work [8][9][10][11] has focused on addressing the challenges associated with the integration phase of a CBS. However, to the best of our knowledge, none of the existing work empirically investigates the state-of-the-practice process activities for the integration phase of a CBS development life cycle.…”

“…In a nutshell, the CBS integration phase usually involves adapting existing software components, implementing missing features and writing glue‐code to handle the mismatches between system‐to‐be requirements and available component features. Lately, significant research work [8–11] has focused on addressing the challenges associated with the integration phase of a CBS. However, to the best of our knowledge, none of the existing work empirically investigates the state‐of‐the‐practice process activities for the integration phase of a CBS development life cycle.…”