Re-Engineering Software Systems in the Department of Defense Using Integrated Computer Aided Software Engineering Tools

Abstract

The Department of Defense (DoD) is plagued by severe cost overruns and delays in developing software systems. Existing software within DoD, some developed 15 to 20 years ago, require continual maintenance and modification. Major difficulties arise with maintaining older systems due to cryptic source code and a lack of adequate documentation. To remedy this situation, the DoD, is pursuing the integrated computer aided software engineering (I-CASE) procurement as a means to improve DoD's development and maintenance of software systems. This study focuses on the concepts and theory behind software re-engineering. In particular, it studies the current state of I-CASE technology, and the feasibility of re-engineering existing software systems for migration to an I- CASE environment.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 24, 1992
Accession Number
ADA257500

Entities

People

  • Charles A. Jennings

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Application Software
  • Business Administration
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Cost Analysis
  • Database Management Systems
  • Databases
  • Electronic Mail
  • Engineers
  • Information Systems
  • Lessons Learned
  • Operating Systems
  • Organizational Structure
  • Software Development
  • Software Testing
  • Systems Engineering

Fields of Study

  • Computer science
  • Engineering

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Software Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design