Pushing Reuse in Hypermedia Design: Golden Rules, Design Patterns and Constructive Templates

Reuse is increasingly strategic for reducing cost and improving quality of hypermedia design and development. In this paper, based on the design and development of a real hypermedia application, we classify and explore different types of reuse in hypermedia design. We show how constructive templates constitute a practical technique for capturing the specification of reusable structures and components and enabling the automation of the production process. We also discuss connections between constructive templates and design patterns.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 1998
• Where: HT
• Authors: Marc Nanard, Jocelyne Nanard, Paul Kahn
• Keywords: Constructive Templates, HT 1998, Hypermedia Design, Internet Technology, Real Hypermedia Application