Abstract: The purpose of this work is to investigate how the Business Rules approach (very promising) can be used for the purposes of feasible and efficient software modernization (very needed). The processes of the forward and backward reengineering of legacy software systems are presented through identification of the main players. Their responsibilities, assigned tasks and expected deliverables are described. Some reasons for need of instrumental tools to support the process are given.

Keywords: software development, software modernization, business rules, extracting business rules.

ACM Classification Keywords: D.2.1 Requirements/Specifications, D.2.7 Distribution, Maintenance, and Enhancement.

Link:

EXTRACTING BUSINES RULES – HYPE OR HOPE FOR SOFTWARE MODERNIZATION

Neli Maneva, Krassimir Manev

http://foibg.com/ijita/vol18/ijita18-4-p08.pdf