Bridging the gap between information architecture analysis and software engineering in interactive web application development

Web development teams comprise non-computer experts working on the conceptual modeling of non-functional aspects in software applications. Later on, such conceptual information is processed by analysts and software engineers to face the technical phases of the software project. However, this informa...

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Published in:Science of computer programming Vol. 78; no. 11; pp. 2282 - 2291
Main Authors: Rojas, Luis A., Macías, José A.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier B.V 01.11.2013
Subjects:
End-user development
Human–computer interaction
Information architecture
Software engineering
Information architecture
End-user development
Human–computer interaction
Software engineering
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Abstract Web development teams comprise non-computer experts working on the conceptual modeling of non-functional aspects in software applications. Later on, such conceptual information is processed by analysts and software engineers to face the technical phases of the software project. However, this information transfer is often difficult to automate since the information processed by the different professionals involves different abstraction levels, as well as important cost and effort that need to be considered. The main aim of this research is to minimize these problems by increasing automation and interoperability in the development of interactive web applications. To take up this challenge, we have created and evaluated a tool that aims at bridging the gap between the conceptual definitions of web contents–i.e., the information architecture, and the UML elements for analysis and design required by software engineers, connecting functional and non-functional information to achieve the rest of technical activities during the software development process. ► We propose a way to represent conceptual knowledge from Information Architecture. ► Knowledge is automatically transformed into UML classes for Software Engineers. ► This enables non-computer experts to participate in web software development. ► This also reduces costs in interactive software projects helping automate tasks. ► A CASE tool has been implemented and assessed to validate the approach.
AbstractList Web development teams comprise non-computer experts working on the conceptual modeling of non-functional aspects in software applications. Later on, such conceptual information is processed by analysts and software engineers to face the technical phases of the software project. However, this information transfer is often difficult to automate since the information processed by the different professionals involves different abstraction levels, as well as important cost and effort that need to be considered. The main aim of this research is to minimize these problems by increasing automation and interoperability in the development of interactive web applications. To take up this challenge, we have created and evaluated a tool that aims at bridging the gap between the conceptual definitions of web contents–i.e., the information architecture, and the UML elements for analysis and design required by software engineers, connecting functional and non-functional information to achieve the rest of technical activities during the software development process. ► We propose a way to represent conceptual knowledge from Information Architecture. ► Knowledge is automatically transformed into UML classes for Software Engineers. ► This enables non-computer experts to participate in web software development. ► This also reduces costs in interactive software projects helping automate tasks. ► A CASE tool has been implemented and assessed to validate the approach.
Author Macías, José A.
Rojas, Luis A.
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