Component Based Software Reusability and Framing Standards for Components to be Reused

Abstract – Software components play an important role in achieving reusability. Reusability is in fact an advancement of component based software engineering. A component acts as a basic entity while adopting a reuse approach. Reusability puts a positive impact on reduction of software cost and improvement of software quality. In order to yield the benefits of component reusability it is required to have complete understanding of the activities that are performed while developing software. A component must be developed using some standards so that it can be reused. Certain standards are provided to make a component reusable. A due attention should also be given to organizational issues concerning the software reuse such as infrastructure required, legal issues, incentives etc. Reuse maturity model helps in measuring the level of reusability in an organization. Cost related issues also need to be addressed carefully and effectively. The reason is that monetary issues are a major concern while adopting the reuse approach