Cognitive design elements to support the construction of a mental model during software exploration
The scope of software visualization tools which exist for the navigation, analysis and presentation of software information varies widely. One class of tools, which we refer to as Software exploration tools, provides graphical representations of static software structures linked to textual views of...
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| description | The scope of software visualization tools which exist for the navigation, analysis and presentation of software information varies widely. One class of tools, which we refer to as
Software exploration tools, provides graphical representations of static software structures linked to textual views of the program source code and documentation. This paper describes a hierarchy of cognitive issues which should be considered during the design of a software exploration tool. The hierarchy of cognitive design elements is derived through the examination of program comprehension cognitive models. Examples of how existing tools address each of these issues are provided. In addition, this paper demonstrates how these cognitive design elements may be applied to the design of an effective interface for software exploration. |
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