Abstract This thesis started from the observation that there is a need among the existing software process models to adapt to the size and scope of the product being developed. Therefore, the thesis proposes the Layered Software Development Framework, which is a software development framework that recasts classical software development models in light of the architectural levels described in Helm's Scalability Model. It describes the development of software as a set of specific development...

Abstract Business rules are statements about an enterprise's way of doing business. They form the requirements that govern the operational system of the enterprise and determine constraints for any system developed or procured for an enterprise. Another way of remaining competitive is to have a flexible business process, which can adapt to changes that occur in the market, regulatory bodies, laws, or internal strategies. In order to enact the rapid changes mentioned above, an enterprise...

Abstract Every time there is an epidemic outbreak in some part of the world, billions of dollars are being set aside in anticipation of it spreading to the rest of the world. Various government and non government agencies mobilize resources to prevent and control the expansion of the epidemic by curbing ingress and egress of people from infected location, by launching vaccinations programs and quarantining the suspected. In order to achieve success in their efforts, they need to know what is the...

Abstract Currently, in most software environments, the fundamental tool used by software maintainers to perform system maintenance is the integrated development environment (IDE). The problem with current IDEs is that they have poor usability and offer little design information to the user; this increases the time necessary to perform program comprehension activities. In addition, many systems being maintained are accompanied by poor, if any, design documentation. This, in turn, increases the time...

Abstract The ability to communicate between workflows from different organizations is a mandatory feature that is here to stay. With the need to seamlessly share information comes the necessity to protect proprietary information from unauthorized partners. The work presented in this thesis expands the inter-organizational workflow tool previously developed at Monmouth University, in the Software Engineering Department, in several dimensions. The first, and most important, is the addition of a...

Abstract

Current software development models adequately handle most software development efforts. However, when multimedia components are introduced, current software development models fall short. Examine the shortcomings and suggest improvements to current software development models.