C.: Applying Design-Metrics to Object-Oriented Frameworks

We present a novel way of using object oriented design metrics as to support for the incremental development of object oriented programs. Based on a quality model (factor-criteria-metrics model), so-called multi-metrics relate a number of simple structural measurements to design principles and rules. Single components of an object oriented program like classes or subsystems are analyzed to determine whether they conform to specific design goals. Concise measurement reports together with detailed explanations of the obtained values identify problem spots in system design and give hints for improvement. This allows the designer to measure and evaluate programs at an appropriate level of abstraction