Study of Component Based Software Engineering Approach from a Domain Perspective

Abstract

Component-based Software Engineering (CBSE) is an upcoming area in Software Engineering. Its applications in a domain are not yet understood clearly. This research work studies Component-based software engineering approach from a domain perspective i.e. software components as building blocks for domain specific software applications. Hydrology has been identified as an example domain for this research work. Hydrology deals with the science of water on the earth and studies endless cycle of water on the earth. To study the use of Component Based Software engineering approach in domain, extensive literature was surveyed, particularly in the area of newlinexi newlineComponent based software development, Software reusability and software application in hydrology domain. newlineThis research classified and analyzed 32 software component models in different domains on the basis of Interface specification, language support and whether they are domain-specific or general purpose. newline