Architectural principles such as loose coupling are the key drivers behind the adoption of service-oriented architectures. Service-oriented architectures promote concepts such as c...
The impact of non-functional requirements (NFRs) over software systems has been widely documented. Consequently, cost-effective software production method shall provide means to in...
– The use of design patterns such as the GRASP (General Responsibility Assignment Software Principles) or GoF (Gang-of-Four) patterns in software engineering has been well-docume...
Cyril S. Ku, Thomas J. Marlowe, Tatyana Budanskaya...
Abstract. Since the seminal book by the Gang of Four, design patterns have proven an important tool in software development. Over time, more and more patterns have been discovered ...
There is an increasing trend in global software development, where different parts of a software product are being developed in different organisations. The process aspect of such...