Towards a New Generation of Software Design Environments: Supporting the Use of Informal and Formal Notations with OctoUML
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Software architects seek efficient support for planning and designing models. Many software design tools lack flexibility in combining informal and formal design. In this paper, we present OctoUML, a proof of a concept of a new generation software design environment that supports an effective software design process. The system provides options for collaborative software design and different input methods for creation of software models at various levels of formality. The design and architecture of OctoUML are also presented. The evaluation shows that OctoUML provides a user-friendly environment and has the potential to effectively support the activities of the designers.
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