Analyzing Class and Crosscutting Modularity with Design Structure Matrixes
Abstract
Modularization of crosscutting concerns is the main benefit provided by Aspect-Oriented constructs. However, it does not address class modularity adequately. In order to assess both class and crosscutting modularity of AO systems, we use Design Structure Matrixes (DSMs) to analyze three different versions (OO, AO, and AO using design rules) of a real software application. We observed that, in the last version, coupling between classes and aspects is reduced, yielding a more modular design, specially when considering semantic dependencies between them. In addition, we apply new design parameters that represent a more realistic software development process.
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Published
2007-10-15
How to Cite
RIBEIRO, Márcio de Medeiros; DÓSEA, Marcos; BONIFÁCIO, Rodrigo; COSTA NETO, Alberto; BORBA, Paulo; SOARES, Sérgio.
Analyzing Class and Crosscutting Modularity with Design Structure Matrixes. In: BRAZILIAN SYMPOSIUM ON SOFTWARE ENGINEERING (SBES), 21. , 2007, João Pessoa.
Anais [...].
Porto Alegre: Sociedade Brasileira de Computação,
2007
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p. 167-181.
ISSN 2833-0633.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/sbes.2007.21305.
