CS 4448 - Spring 1998
Object-Oriented Programming and Design
Discussion 4.2.1
by
David Grimes

A Descriptor-Based Approach to OO Code Reuse
by
Ernesto Damiani, Maria Grazia Fugini, and Enrico Fusaschi

Questions were raised about fuzzy logic and its relevance to the system. Particularly the thesaurus module was discussed because there was much confusion about how fuzzy logic helped the system. Essentially the conclusion was reached that the fuzzy portion helped deal with many the many synonyms that can be used for a certain piece of software.
Another issue was the method at which COOR was able to automatically parse and incorporate into its data bases large sets of modules. Concern was raised that the manager of such a system would spend too long entering in what a module does and how it goes about it. The need for a standardized syntax and language governing the documentation of software was stressed.
Practical issues such as availability and platform were also discussed. The software price was unknown however it was decided that in general it was aimed at quite large corporations for managing large software bases. The software is available on MS Windows 3.1 and Windows 95. Development tools included C++, Paradox and some small OO languages.