Citation
Abstract
The Tools, techniques, and aids needed to engineer, manage, and administrate a large software-intensive task are themselves parts of a large software base, and are incurred only at great expense. This article focuses on the needs of the software life cycle in terms of such supporting tools and methodologies. The concept of a distributed network for engineering, management, and administrative functions is outlined, and the key characteristics of localized subnets in high-communications-traffic areas of software activity are discussed. A formal, deliberate, structured, systems-engineered approach for the construction of a uniform, coordinated tool set is proposed as a means to reduce development and maintenance costs, foster adaptability, enhance reliability, and promote standardization.
Details
- Volume
- 42-80
- Published
- February 15, 1985
- Pages
- 103–120
- File Size
- 847.8 KB