The Reusability Library Framework { Leveraging Software

Reducing unnecessary and redundant system development through reuse is a key element in the Department of Defense's Software Technology Strategy to reduce the annual DoD software cost. The STARS 1 (Software Technology for Adaptable, Reliable Systems) program is implementing this strategy with an approach that combines reuse with other elements including the identiication of software processes along with a focus to speciic application domains. A well-organized reuse repository oriented to the engineer's application domain is needed in order to realize gains through reuse of engineering components. The Reusability Library Framework (RLF), being developed and deployed by Electronic Systems/Valley Forge Laboratories in cooperation with Tactical Systems, addresses these needs. This paper will describe the current status of the RLF and give examples of how it has been applied to date to several Paramax application areas. In addition, how the RLF can evolve to become the hub of an enterprise-wide repository of domain expertise that eeectively brings together people, emerging and maturing software development processes, and applicable enabling technology will be discussed.