Reusing Analysis Schemas in ODB Applications: a Chart Based Approach

Advances in Databases and Information Systems '97 - E. Damiani, A. Formica, M.G. Fugini, M. Missikoff & R. Pizzicannella - This paper presents a method for creating, indexing and reusing analysis schemas in developing Object-oriented Database (ODB) applications. - Analysis schemas are specified by using analysis charts, a user-oriented set of forms structured according to the TQL++ Object-oriented specification model, and are classified according to their structural characteristics and content. - A set of analysis charts forms a reusable schema, referred to as an analysis stack. The developer can retrieve and examine stacks by accessing analysis charts containing relevant entity names and structures. - Charts are connected by links reproducing TQL++ relationships and connecting 'similar' schemas. The paper presents the measures of similarity between charts and describes the organization of charts in a reuse repository. - A Thesaurus of relevant terms and synonyms is coupled with the repository. The Thesaurus and the repository are the basis for guiding developers in deriving new ODB applications through a sequence of steps proposed by a CHarting and Analysis for Reuse Tool (CHART). - The methodology for reusing analysis schemas, based on navigation in the repository, and the support tool are described. - Our website uses cookies to help improve your experience. Find out more by reading our - .