Method and apparatus for producing software

Details Method and apparatus for producing software Method and apparatus for producing software

2002-03-18

2011-10-18

Bullock, Jr., Lewis (Department: 2193)

Data processing: software development, installation, and managem

Software program development tool

Managing software components

C717S101000, C717S108000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08042098

ABSTRACT:
A method is provided for determining a sequence of implementation of elements of a software design. The sequence of implementation may be determined by examining coupling between the elements. Further, a method for determining a sequence of testing of elements of the software design is provided which may also be determined by examining coupling between the elements. Further, a method is provided for reverse engineering a design of previously-implemented software, and to identify coupling in the software. Because a developer can determine the degree of coupling of the software, the software may be more easily modified, maintained, evaluated, and combined into larger software systems. Also, because coupling may be identified, elements of the design may be more easily grouped into object-oriented classes. Further, existing object-oriented designs may be evaluated based on the degree of coupling.

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