William E. Novak

Bio: William E. Novak is an academic researcher from Carnegie Mellon University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Software development & Domain analysis. The author has an hindex of 5, co-authored 13 publications receiving 4309 citations.

Feature-Oriented Domain Analysis (FODA) Feasibility Study

Abstract: : Successful Software reuse requires the systematic discovery and exploitation of commonality across related software systems. By examining related software systems and the underlying theory of the class of systems they represent, domain analysis can provide a generic description of the requirements of that class of systems and a set of approaches for their implementation. This report will establish methods for performing a domain analysis and describe the products of the domain analysis process. To illustrate the application of domain analysis to a representative class of software systems, this report will provide a domain analysis of window management system software.

A Domain Analysis Bibliography

Abstract: : This document presents a bibliography of references on a comparatively new discipline called domain analysis. This discipline defines a process to identify and represent the relevant information in a domain (a set of systems which share common capabilities). The information is derived from: (1). the study of existing systems and their development histories (2). knowledge captured from domain experts (3). underlying theory (4). emerging technology Domain analysis has received considerable attention since the early 1980s. This interest stems from the fact that the application of domain analysis is now believed to be part of the foundation upon which a successful and systematic program of software reuse can be built. This foundation is achieved by capturing and preserving the information to be reused in future developments in the form of application-specific tools and reusable software models, architectures, and components. This bibliography has been compiled as a part of the work on the Domain Analysis Project at the Software Engineering Institute. The bibliography's purpose is to provide an historical perspective on the field as well as a necessary background for further work in the discipline. Bibliography, Domain analysis, Software reuse.

Success in Acquisition: Using Archetypes to Beat the Odds

Abstract: : This project on patterns of failure is based on experiences with actual programs and employs concepts from systems thinking to analyze dynamics that have been observed in software development and acquisition practice. The software acquisition and development archetypes, based in part on the general systems archetypes, have been created as part of an ongoing effort to characterize and help manage patterns of counterproductive behavior in software development and acquisition. This report introduces key concepts in systems thinking and the general systems archetypes, and then applies these concepts to the software-reliant acquisition domain. Twelve selected software acquisition and development archetypes are each described and illustrated by a real-life scenario, and guidance is provided on both recovering from and preventing these dynamics. Finally, the authors consider implications of the work and future directions for research.

Reuse in Practice Workshop Summary

Abstract: : IDA Document D-754 summarizes the Reuse in Practice Workshop which was held at the Software Engineering Institute. The objective of this workshop was to assess the current state of the practice of software reuse and provide recommendations to the research and user communities to enhance software reuse. The workshop focused on four areas of software reuse: domain analysis, implementation, environments, and management. Position papers from several of the attendees are included as part of the document.

The Joint Program Dilemma: Analyzing the Pervasive Role that Social Dilemmas Play in Undermining Acquisition Success

Abstract: Excerpt from the Proceedings of the Tenth Annual Acquisition Research Symposium Acquisition Management

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Abstract: Deposits of clastic carbonate-dominated (calciclastic) sedimentary slope systems in the rock record have been identified mostly as linearly-consistent carbonate apron deposits, even though most ancient clastic carbonate slope deposits fit the submarine fan systems better. Calciclastic submarine fans are consequently rarely described and are poorly understood. Subsequently, very little is known especially in mud-dominated calciclastic submarine fan systems. Presented in this study are a sedimentological core and petrographic characterisation of samples from eleven boreholes from the Lower Carboniferous of Bowland Basin (Northwest England) that reveals a >250 m thick calciturbidite complex deposited in a calciclastic submarine fan setting. Seven facies are recognised from core and thin section characterisation and are grouped into three carbonate turbidite sequences. They include: 1) Calciturbidites, comprising mostly of highto low-density, wavy-laminated bioclast-rich facies; 2) low-density densite mudstones which are characterised by planar laminated and unlaminated muddominated facies; and 3) Calcidebrites which are muddy or hyper-concentrated debrisflow deposits occurring as poorly-sorted, chaotic, mud-supported floatstones. These

Feature-Oriented Domain Analysis (FODA) Feasibility Study

Abstract: : Successful Software reuse requires the systematic discovery and exploitation of commonality across related software systems. By examining related software systems and the underlying theory of the class of systems they represent, domain analysis can provide a generic description of the requirements of that class of systems and a set of approaches for their implementation. This report will establish methods for performing a domain analysis and describe the products of the domain analysis process. To illustrate the application of domain analysis to a representative class of software systems, this report will provide a domain analysis of window management system software.

When and how to develop domain-specific languages

Abstract: Domain-specific languages (DSLs) are languages tailored to a specific application domain. They offer substantial gains in expressiveness and ease of use compared with general-purpose programming languages in their domain of application. DSL development is hard, requiring both domain knowledge and language development expertise. Few people have both. Not surprisingly, the decision to develop a DSL is often postponed indefinitely, if considered at all, and most DSLs never get beyond the application library stage.Although many articles have been written on the development of particular DSLs, there is very limited literature on DSL development methodologies and many questions remain regarding when and how to develop a DSL. To aid the DSL developer, we identify patterns in the decision, analysis, design, and implementation phases of DSL development. Our patterns improve and extend earlier work on DSL design patterns. We also discuss domain analysis tools and language development systems that may help to speed up DSL development. Finally, we present a number of open problems.

Domain-specific languages: an annotated bibliography

Abstract: We survey the literature available on the topic of domain-specific languages as used for the construction and maintenance of software systems. We list a selection of 75 key publications in the area, and provide a summary for each of the papers. Moreover, we discuss terminology, risks and benefits, example domain-specific languages, design methodologies, and implementation techniques.