Investigation of Latest CASE Tools for Database Engineering: A Systematic Literature Review

Abstract

Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools aid in development of software at various stages. They provide automation of processes to some extent. Database handling requires reliability and integrity with security. Multiple CASE tools help in achieving all these, reduce the cost and time as well. Database implementations are made much easier with implementation of such tools. The purpose of this Systematic Literature Review (SLR) is to investigate various CASE Tools and analyze them categorizing into various domains. This paper has covered 49 researches between years 2015 to 2022, including 18 CASE tools belonging to 12 domains of Database development and maintenance in software development process. The paper highlights various domains in which CASE tools are being used. Moreover, multiple CASE tools for database handling that are frequently being used in the identified domains are also presented. After carrying out a parametric analysis, leading tools in top domains are identified. It is concluded that benefits of CASE tools in terms of database (DB) management automation, time and cost optimization are undeniable. They are the most important and core components of an efficient software development process.