Artikel in Zeitschrift ART-2019-23

Bibliograph.
Daten
Reinfurt, Lukas; Falkenthal, Michael; Leymann, Frank: Where to Begin - On Pattern Language Entry Points.
In: SICS Software-Intensive Cyber-Physical Systems.
Universität Stuttgart, Fakultät Informatik, Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik.
S. 1-12, englisch.
Springer, 26. August 2019.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00450-019-00417-6.
Artikel in Zeitschrift.
CR-Klassif.C.2.4 (Distributed Systems)
D.2.11 (Software Engineering Software Architectures)
F.2.2 (Nonnumerical Algorithms and Problems)
G.2.2 (Discrete Mathematics Graph Theory)
KeywordsInternet of Things; Pattern Languages; Entry Points
Kurzfassung

Pattern languages as tools for solving problems based on interconnected, abstract, and proven solutions can offer valuable help to practitioners. But there is always the question of where to begin when a pattern language should be applied. Their authors often provide entry points, but these are usually only useful if one starts completely from scratch or from a very specific situation. When confronted with problems at hand, practitioners are often left to find a suitable entry point themselves by reading through the whole pattern language to find applicable patterns. To help with this problem, we present a general approach and its formalization that provides entry points for any kind of situation. Our general three step approach guides practitioners through Situation Assessment, Treatment Selection, and Treatment Application in order to find and apply a suitable pattern language for their specific problems. We formalize all the parts involved and show that the facts collected during Situation Assessment can be used to find a suitable entry point for a specific situation. We also present an algorithm for finding these entry points.

Abteilung(en)Universität Stuttgart, Institut für Architektur von Anwendungssystemen
Eingabedatum8. Juli 2020
   Publ. Informatik