NFRs-aware architectural evolution of component-based software

During software maintenance, some non-functional properties may be lost. This is due to the lack of an explicit definition of their links with the corresponding architectural choices. In this paper, we present a solution that automates the checking of non-functional properties after the evolution of a component-based software. Our approach emphasizes the interest of formally documenting the links binding nonfunctional requirements to architectural choices. The proposed formalism is based on the Object Constraint Language (OCL) applied to a software component metamodel. We also present a prototype tool which uses this documentation to warn the developer of possible effects of an architectural change on non-functional requirements.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2005
• Where: KBSE
• Authors: Chouki Tibermacine, Régis Fleurquin, Salah Sadou
• Keywords: Architectural Choices, Corresponding Architectural Choices, KBSE 2005, Non-functional Properties, Software Engineering