Software Reengineering: A Case Study and Lessons Learned

摘要

The report is aimed at managers and technical personnel (both Federal Governmentand industry) who need to understand: the concepts and issues of software reengineering; the use of Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools in the reengineering process; and the application of the technology to organizational problems. Software reengineering involves the use of existing software and documentation to specify requirements, design, documentation, and to produce software for a target platform. CASE tools are expected to play an important role in automating parts of the reengineering process. In the report software reengineering and other related terms are defined and possible benefits that relate to the technology are described. The use of CASE tools for reengineering are examined. A case study that examines the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of software reengineering is described. Study results are addressed along with recommendations for organizations that are considering the use of reengineering.