BATCES Solution 2: A Simplified SA/OOD Approach

An approach to derive an Object-Oriented Design (OOD) from a simplified Structure Analysis (SA) is presented. The approach is demonstrated with the BATCES problem statement defined by the Object Oriented Work Group (OOWG) [CRA92]. Unlike other methodologies, the simplified SA/OOD is targeted specifically for Ada. Assuming that Ada is self-documenting, the approach defines the diagrams and tables that complement the code, and not just repeat the information already there. As demanded by typical Ada customers, special emphasis is placed on requirements tracing. The lack of CASE tools has been the primary argument against an Ada specific methodology. Hence, the approach only uses general productivity tools that can run on today's personal computers. Such an approach is practical because the required diagrams and tables have been greatly simplified. 1. Introduction Ada was designed to be self-documenting, but it was not until the release of the SPC guidelines [SPC92] that there was an "app..