Methodology patterns: concept, classification and processes for their application

摘要

In this paper I would like to introduce the concept of methodology patterns. It is a key part of the Methodology Framework for IS/ICT (MeFIS) developed at the Department of Information Technology at the University of Economics, Prague. MeFIS includes a collection of methodology patterns and meta-methodology principles and processes. These principles and processes are used to define a methodology for concrete projects. There are specialized methodology patterns for various types of solutions, problem domains and project types. The idea of using a pattern concept in the methodology area is original. Each methodology pattern has a defined structure of description and is assigned to certain classification categories. By applying this classification, we can build a methodology patterns hierarchy and express it in the form of a class diagram in the Unified Modeling Language. This approach enables better construction of the methodology appropriate for a concrete project and reuse of methodology elements across many projects.