Disciplined Composition of Aspects Using Tests

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2008

Authors

André Monteiro de Oliveira Restivo (Author) FEUP; Ademar Manuel Teixeira de Aguiar (Author) FEUP

Conference proceedings International

Title: Proceedings of the 4th International Linking Aspect Technology and Evolution Workshop

Pages: 1-5

Seventh International Conference on Aspect-Oriented Software Development

Bruxelas, Bélgica, 31 de Março a 4 de Abril de 2008

Indexing

ISI Proceedings

Scopus - 8 Citations

Scientific classification

FOS: Engineering and technology > Electrical engineering, Electronic engineering, Information engineering

CORDIS: Physical sciences > Computer science > Programming > Software engineering

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-007-Q2P

Abstract (EN): A large part of the software development effort is typically spent on maintenance and evolution, namely on adding new and unanticipated features. As aspect-oriented programming (AOP) can be easily used to compose software in non-planned ways, many researchers are investigating AOP as a technique that can play an important role in this particular field. However, unexpected interactions between aspects are still a major problem that compromise AOP's applicability, especially in large projects where many developers, often including new team members, are involved in the process. This paper addresses the issues of aspect conflicts and interactions and proposes a technique to help compose aspects in a disciplined way using a test-driven development approach. A simple example for a banking system helps on illustrating the technique.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific