A system dynamics metamodel for software process modeling

In this paper we describe a metamodel to the system dynamics language that allows the development of software process models based on high‐level constructors instead of mathematical equations. These constructors represent software process domain concepts such as developers, activities, resources and...

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Published in:Software process improvement and practice 2002-09, Vol.7 (3-4), p.161-172
Main Authors: De Oliveira Barros, Márcio, Werner, Cláudia Maria Lima, Travassos, Guilherme Horta
Format: Article
Language:English
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domain modeling
knowledge reuse
metamodels
process modeling
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Summary:In this paper we describe a metamodel to the system dynamics language that allows the development of software process models based on high‐level constructors instead of mathematical equations. These constructors represent software process domain concepts such as developers, activities, resources and artifacts. A domain model allows the translation of these concepts to traditional stock‐and‐flow diagrams, which can be simulated to evaluate the behavior of software process models. The proposed approach helps inexperienced modelers to build process models by reducing the semantic gap between system dynamics and the software process domain. Thus, resulting models are more readable, easier to understand and maintain. We provide an example of a process model built with the proposed approach presenting its translation and simulation processes. Copyright © 2003 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
ISSN:1077-4866
1099-1670
DOI:10.1002/spip.162