Evaluating UML Class Diagram Layout based on Architectural Importance

The paper presents and assesses a layout scheme for UML class diagrams that takes into account the architectural importance of a class in terms of its stereotype (e.g., boundary, control, entity). The design and running of a user study is described. The results of the study supports the hypothesis that layout based on architectural importance is more helpful in class diagram comprehension compared to layouts focusing y on aesthetics and/or abstract graph guidelines.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2005
• Where: VISSOFT
• Authors: Olena Andriyevska, Natalia Dragan, Bonita Simoes, Jonathan I. Maletic
• Keywords: Architectural Importance, Class Diagram, Software Engineering, UML Class Diagrams, VISSOFT 2005