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On the Evolvability of Code Generation Patterns: The Case of the Normalized Systems Workflow Element

Authors:
Herwig Mannaert
Peter De Bruyn
Koen De Cock
Tim Van Waes

Keywords: Evolvability; Normalized Systems; Design Patterns

Abstract:
Normalized Systems Theory (NST) aims to create software systems exhibiting a proven degree of evolvability. The theory contains a set of formally proven theorems and proposes a set of elements (patterns) to realize the adherence to the theorems in practice. While the development and evolution of several information systems in practice (based on the theory) have been documented, the evolution or enhancement regarding one of the fundamental element patterns has not yet been presented. Therefore, this paper discusses the evolution of one of these patterns, the flow element, and what this means for the software applications it is used in. This way, additional insight is provided on how the theory enables the enhancement and simultaneous evolution of large sets of information systems.

Pages: 51 to 56

Copyright: Copyright (c) IARIA, 2018

Publication date: February 18, 2018

Published in: conference

ISSN: 2308-3557

ISBN: 978-1-61208-612-5

Location: Barcelona, Spain

Dates: from February 18, 2018 to February 22, 2018