Enacting object-oriented methods by a process environment

Abstract This paper describes modeling and enactment of two object-oriented methods, namely the OMT method and the Booch method, using the concurrent software process language (CSPL). CSPL is a process-centered environment using Ada95-like syntax to model a method as a process program which is then compiled to C-shell executing in UNIX. A method can thus be enacted (executed) using this approach. Experiences of the approach are depicted. It is demonstrated that CSPL is feasible and appropriate for modeling and enacting methods, including object-oriented methods. Additionally, partial CSPL program modeling the Booch method is included in the Appendix.

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