Refactoring a Java Code Base to AspectJ: An Illustrative Example

This paper describes a refactoring process transforming a Java code base into an AspectJ equivalent. The process illustrates 17 aspect-oriented refactorings covering extraction of implementation elements to aspects, internal reorganization of extracted aspects, and extraction of commonalities to superaspects.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2005
• Where: ICSM
• Authors: Miguel P. Monteiro, João M. Fernandes
• Keywords: ICSM 2005, Java Code Base, Refactoring Process, Refactorings Covering Extraction, Software Engineering