Model-based software engineering: a multiple-case study on challenges and development efforts

Rodi Jolak; Truong Ho-Quang; R. V. Michel; Ramon R.H. Schiffelers

doi:10.1145/3239372.3239404

Model-based software engineering: a multiple-case study on challenges and development efforts

Rodi Jolak, Truong Ho-Quang, R. V. Michel, Ramon R.H. Schiffelers

Software Engineering and Technology

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Abstract

A recurring theme in discussions about the adoption of Model-Based Engineering (MBE) is its effectiveness. This is because there is a lack of empirical assessment of the processes and (tool-)use of MBE in practice. We conducted a multiple-case study by observing 2 two-month MBE projects from which software for a Mars rover were developed. We focused on assessing the distribution of the total software development effort over different development activities. Moreover, we observed and collected challenges reported by the developers during the execution of projects. We found that the majority of the effort is spent on the collaboration and communication activities. Furthermore, our inquiry into challenges showed that tool-related challenges are the most encountered.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings - 21st ACM/IEEE International Conference on Model Driven Engineering Languages and Systems, MODELS 2018
Place of Publication	New York
Publisher	Association for Computing Machinery, Inc
Pages	213-223
Number of pages	11
ISBN (Electronic)	978-1-4503-4949-9
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1145/3239372.3239404
Publication status	Published - 14 Oct 2018
Event	21st ACM/IEEE International Conference on Model Driven Engineering Languages and Systems, MODELS 2018 - Copenhagen, Denmark Duration: 14 Oct 2018 → 19 Oct 2018 http://ceur-ws.org/Vol-2245/

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Conference	21st ACM/IEEE International Conference on Model Driven Engineering Languages and Systems, MODELS 2018
Country/Territory	Denmark
City	Copenhagen
Period	14/10/18 → 19/10/18
Internet address	http://ceur-ws.org/Vol-2245/

Keywords

Case Study Design
Effort Distribution
MBE Challenges
Model-Based Engineering
Modeling Tools
Software Engineering

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Jolak, R., Ho-Quang, T., Michel, R. V., & Schiffelers, R. R. H. (2018). Model-based software engineering: a multiple-case study on challenges and development efforts. In Proceedings - 21st ACM/IEEE International Conference on Model Driven Engineering Languages and Systems, MODELS 2018 (pp. 213-223). Association for Computing Machinery, Inc. https://doi.org/10.1145/3239372.3239404

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Jolak, R, Ho-Quang, T, Michel, RV & Schiffelers, RRH 2018, Model-based software engineering: a multiple-case study on challenges and development efforts. in Proceedings - 21st ACM/IEEE International Conference on Model Driven Engineering Languages and Systems, MODELS 2018. Association for Computing Machinery, Inc, New York, pp. 213-223, 21st ACM/IEEE International Conference on Model Driven Engineering Languages and Systems, MODELS 2018, Copenhagen, Denmark, 14/10/18. https://doi.org/10.1145/3239372.3239404

Model-based software engineering: a multiple-case study on challenges and development efforts. / Jolak, Rodi; Ho-Quang, Truong; Michel, R. V. et al.
Proceedings - 21st ACM/IEEE International Conference on Model Driven Engineering Languages and Systems, MODELS 2018. New York: Association for Computing Machinery, Inc, 2018. p. 213-223.

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