Ebook: Software Architectures: Advances and Applications

We have recently seen a renewal of interest in the field of software architectures. This has happened within the object-oriented community - with the emergenceofframe­ works and patterns- but also within a wider context of software engineering- with the concepts of components and component-based development. Work is now pro­ ceeding apace with new developments coming very rapidly. In such an environment it is easy to lose some important ideas; the need for a reflective view on what will be the lasting developments led us to organise a two day seminar in the Open University as a checkpoint in current development. To this end we gathered field-leaders from both industry and academia to lead a lively discussion and exchange of ideas. This book is a result ofa very successful event. From the outset we were not only interested in the discussion of the technical aspects of architectures within software engineering but also on the business and or­ ganisational implications of these approaches. Independentlyof how we may answer the question "Is architecture or component technology the new 'silver bullet'?" we must recognise that an approach based on the techniques presented in this book is a long term investment and requires changes in organisation and a careful consideration ofbusiness implications to be successful.

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This volume provides a unique overview of different approaches to developing software which is flexible, adaptable and easy to maintain and reuse. Including contributions from leading researchers and practitioners, it covers the most recent advances in key research areas, and also provides the reader with scalable solutions for engineering and reengineering business processes. Features of particular interest include: coverage of frameworks, patterns, architectures and components, a comprehensive introduction to the area, an extended bibliography. This volume will be of interest to anyone researching in software engineering, object-oriented development, and architectures. It will also provide invaluable reading material for practitioners in a range of related business areas (such as avionics, banking, insurance, and commerce), and students on relevant advanced degree courses.

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This volume provides a unique overview of different approaches to developing software which is flexible, adaptable and easy to maintain and reuse. Including contributions from leading researchers and practitioners, it covers the most recent advances in key research areas, and also provides the reader with scalable solutions for engineering and reengineering business processes. Features of particular interest include: coverage of frameworks, patterns, architectures and components, a comprehensive introduction to the area, an extended bibliography. This volume will be of interest to anyone researching in software engineering, object-oriented development, and architectures. It will also provide invaluable reading material for practitioners in a range of related business areas (such as avionics, banking, insurance, and commerce), and students on relevant advanced degree courses.
Content:
Front Matter....Pages i-xix
An Introduction and History of Software Architectures, Components, and Reuse....Pages 1-11
Components, Scripts and Glue....Pages 13-25
Business Component Development....Pages 27-59
Designing Component Kits and Architectures with Catalysis ....Pages 61-85
Reuse Requires Architecture....Pages 87-99
Designing Software Architectures Through Evaluation and Transformation....Pages 101-119
An Architecture for Internet Business Applications with Business Components....Pages 121-144
Lean Product-Line Architectures for Client-Server Systems — Concepts & Experience....Pages 145-157
Issues in Industrial Product-Line Architectures....Pages 159-177
Architectural Standards, Processes and Patterns for Enterprise Systems....Pages 179-190
How Not to Reinvent Some Wheels: Lessons from Interactive System Architectures....Pages 191-212
An Industrial Perspective....Pages 213-224
Back Matter....Pages 225-272

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This volume provides a unique overview of different approaches to developing software which is flexible, adaptable and easy to maintain and reuse. Including contributions from leading researchers and practitioners, it covers the most recent advances in key research areas, and also provides the reader with scalable solutions for engineering and reengineering business processes. Features of particular interest include: coverage of frameworks, patterns, architectures and components, a comprehensive introduction to the area, an extended bibliography. This volume will be of interest to anyone researching in software engineering, object-oriented development, and architectures. It will also provide invaluable reading material for practitioners in a range of related business areas (such as avionics, banking, insurance, and commerce), and students on relevant advanced degree courses.
Content:
Front Matter....Pages i-xix
An Introduction and History of Software Architectures, Components, and Reuse....Pages 1-11
Components, Scripts and Glue....Pages 13-25
Business Component Development....Pages 27-59
Designing Component Kits and Architectures with Catalysis ....Pages 61-85
Reuse Requires Architecture....Pages 87-99
Designing Software Architectures Through Evaluation and Transformation....Pages 101-119
An Architecture for Internet Business Applications with Business Components....Pages 121-144
Lean Product-Line Architectures for Client-Server Systems — Concepts & Experience....Pages 145-157
Issues in Industrial Product-Line Architectures....Pages 159-177
Architectural Standards, Processes and Patterns for Enterprise Systems....Pages 179-190
How Not to Reinvent Some Wheels: Lessons from Interactive System Architectures....Pages 191-212
An Industrial Perspective....Pages 213-224
Back Matter....Pages 225-272
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