Application of domain analysis to object-oriented systems

Abstraci: A variety of domain analysis techniques exist. One definition of domain analysis is that it identifies variability and commonality in a family of systems for the purposes of organizational learning, decision-making, establishing the basis for systematic re-use, structuring and eliciting requirements, and analyzing existing systems. The collective heritage of domain analysis techniques crosses the frontier between the procedurally-oriented and the objectoriented paradigms. In the ‘New World’ of objectoriented systems, there is as yet no consensus on what problems are best addressed using domain analysis, how to choose the best technique for a particular environment, or how to best implement a strategy for domain analysis. The workshop sought to address best practices in these areas.