Richard V. Giddings
Abstract
Recognition that most software is domain dependent (DD) is extremely important because the most commonly used software life-cycle models are not adequate for DD software. The nature of DD software, and the need to manage its life cycle effectively, calls for a new approach to software design and the implementation of software development environments.
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Index Terms
- Accommodating uncertainty in software design
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