Pope, N. W. and Beynon, Meurig (2010) Empirical modelling as an unconventional approach to software development. In: SPLASH 2010 Workshop on Flexible Modeling Tools, Reno Nevada, USA, October 18, 2010

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Abstract

Flexible modelling tools are needed to address the demands of modern software development. Historically, software development was concerned with the classical computer as the sole computational agent. Here the environment and problem are both well understood and so the emphasis is on abstract specification. There is, however, an increasing awareness of the central importance of sense-making activities throughout the software lifecycle. Empirical Modelling (EM) provides a broad conceptual framework within which to approach software development of this kind. We briefly discuss our progress towards developing tools that enable this initial sense-making activity and discuss how they could be utilised for software development. We also outline our vision of how software development could be radically altered by considering EM principles.

Item Type:	Conference Item (Paper)
Subjects:	Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA76 Electronic computers. Computer science. Computer software
Divisions:	Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Science > Computer Science
Official Date:	2010
Dates:	Date Event 2010 Published
Status:	Not Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Conference Paper Type:	Paper
Title of Event:	SPLASH 2010 Workshop on Flexible Modeling Tools
Type of Event:	Workshop
Location of Event:	Reno Nevada, USA
Date(s) of Event:	October 18, 2010
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