An object-oriented approach to software process modeling and definition

ABSTRACT

This paper describes an approach to Software Process Modeling that uses DRAGOON, an object-oriented programming language with Ada-like syntax, to capture Software Process Models. These models share the advantages of object-oriented software. They can be easily modified or extended. They allow the modeled process to be viewed at appropriate levels of abstraction. The use of a compilable programming language allows automated consistency checking and can help support automated enactment. DRAGOON is a particularly appropriate language for this task. It supports both full object-oriented programming, and concurrency.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  D. Software
  D.3 PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES
      D.3.2 Language Classifications
          Subjects: Object-oriented languages

Additional Classification:
  D. Software
  D.1 PROGRAMMING TECHNIQUES
  D.3 PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES
      D.3.2 Language Classifications

          Nouns: Ada

General Terms:
Design, Languages