Subject-Oriented Programming: Supporting Decentralized Development of Objects

Object-oriented applications execute by performing operations on objects. In suites of inter-operating or integrated applications, such as are essential in an enterprise setting, the same objects must be manipulated by multiple applications. Each application generally requires its own particular operations to be supported. For example, a Shipping application might require Truck objects to support a “What is your capacity?” operation, whereas a Transportation application might require them to support a “Set your route” operation.