Software Design Reviews Using the Software Architecture Analysis Method: A Case Study

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Abstract:

Software reviews are conducted on most software-intensive Defence projects and are an important component of the software acquisition process. However, software reviews are often conducted in an ad hoc manner, and may be inefficient. This report investigates an alternative review process that is based on the Software Architecture Analysis Method SAAM. The SAAM review process is driven by the identification of scenarios that capture how the system might be used or modified. It offers potential benefits over the traditional review process in the identification and clarification of requirements, but was less effective at identifying conflicts and trade-offs. Consequently, it is recommended that projects continue to use traditional review processes, and where appropriate, supplement these reviews with SAAM reviews to clarify and identify requirements.

Author(s):
Kingston, Gina
Author Organization(s):
DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ORGANIZATION SALISBURY (AUSTRALIA)
Descriptive Note:
Research rept
Pagination:
0081

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
DSTO-RR-0170, DODA-AR-011-216
Monitor Series:
AR-011-216, X5
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5.3.1_Analyze Problem; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_6.2.3_Core Enterprise Services; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_6.2.1_Information Sharing; JCA_6.2.2_Computing Services; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_6.2_Enterprise Services; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
C4I
Descriptor(s):
*SOFTWARE ENGINEERING, *COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE, *CASE STUDIES, COMPUTER PROGRAMS, ACQUISITION, AUSTRALIA, BENEFITS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Computer Programming and Software
Keyword(s):
SAAM(SOFTWARE ARCHITECTURE ANALYSIS METHOD), FOREIGN REPORTS
Report Date:
2000 Feb 01
Creation Date:
2000 Jul 26