A mapping study on empirical evidence related to the models and forms used in the uml

ABSTRACT

Context: Although the Unified Modeling Language (UML) is now widely used, there is little empirical knowledge about the effectiveness of its different elements.

Objectives: To conduct a systematic review of the literature describing empirical studies of this paradigm.

Method: We undertook a Mapping Study of the literature, based upon electronic searching of major digital libraries.

Results: 33 papers have been identified and classified by topic, form of study involved, and type of publication.

Conclusions: The largest group of empirical studies of the UML concentrate on comprehension, and many key aspects have hardly been investigated at all.

REFERENCES

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  D. Software
  D.2 SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
      D.2.8 Metrics

General Terms:
Experimentation

Keywords:
evidence-based software engineering, mapping study