Using fuzzy theories to evaluate the component reusability in the process of software evolution

Abstract

Centered around the model of ESDDM, a software evolution process model based on evolution behavior interface, and the knowledge of component classification and component retrieval evaluation, this paper furthered previous work by proposing a component reusability evaluation method based on fuzzy mathematics. The method provides an effective way of evaluating the reusable ability of a certain component during the process of software evolution.