A Comparison Of Software Reuse Support In Object-Oriented Methodologies

Software reusability has been regarded as one of the most important areas for improving software development productivity and quality in the 1990's. The object-oriented approach to information systems development has promised to achieve large-scale software reuse. Objectoriented analysis and design methodologies have aimed at the realization of the promised benefits; however, the degree to which the methodologies support reuse and deliver on this promise is an interesting, open question. This paper investigates how object-oriented analysis and design methodologies support software reusability. It provides an objective comparison of seven object-oriented analysis and design methodologies with respect to the support of software reuse. Several important observations are made based on the comparison. This study provides valuable information to researchers, practitioners and organizations for studying, selection and adoption of object-oriented analysis and design methodologies. 1. INTRODUCT..