Problems with Determining Package Cohesion and Coupling

ion, encapsulation, and information hiding. These can be difficult concepts to apply, especially for those accustomed to a structured or functional approach. The guidelines can be especially helpful for those who begin using Ada with no experience in design or those with only programming experience in assembler languages. The guidelines can also be used as an important part of design and code reviews. The ideal situation is required to set goals toward which designers should aim. Designers should continually strive toward the ideal but the availability of categories that include considerations of less than optimal designs are helpful in providing direction for improvements.