Methodology evaluation framework for dynamic evolution in composition-based distributed applications

  • Authors:

  • Kam Hay Fung;Graham Cedric Low

  • Affiliations:

  • Information Systems, Technology and Management, Australian School of Business, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia;Information Systems, Technology and Management, Australian School of Business, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia

  • Venue:
  • Journal of Systems and Software
  • Year:
  • 2009

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Abstract

Dynamic evolution can be used to upgrade distributed applications without shutdown and restart as a way of improving service levels while minimising the loss of business revenue caused by the downtime. An evaluation framework assessing the level of support offered by existing methodologies in composition-based application (e.g. component-based and service-oriented) development is proposed. It was developed by an analysis of the literature and existing methodologies together with a refinement based on a survey of experienced practitioners and researchers. The use of the framework is demonstrated by applying it to twelve methodologies to assess their support for dynamic evolution.