A method for CASE tool evaluation

Abstract An epistomology for CASE that defines the current CASE technologies is presented. Its influence on traditional software process models is considered, and its support throughout a typical software development life cycle is identified. A four stage software process model is used as a basis for classifying CASE technology. A method for evaluating CASE products that follows a procedural framework is presented. Five evaluation criteria sets are used when applying the method to determine the CASE requirements for an organization.

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