Development based on software architecture is one of the most effective solutions to improve software qual-ity and productivity, and minimize the difficulties of developing large and complex systems. Formal models and...Development based on software architecture is one of the most effective solutions to improve software qual-ity and productivity, and minimize the difficulties of developing large and complex systems. Formal models and speci-fications of software architecture are one of the key research areas of software architecture. In this paper, the exten-sion of XYZ/E Language based on set theory, called XYZ/E+ Language, is proposed, and a method of formalizingsoftware architecture whit it is formulated. The formal method is distinguished by its ability to represent not onlystatic properties but also dynamic behaviors, and its high-level abstraction and powerful expressiveness. Finally,through an example of formalizing software architecture of a specific system with XYZ/E+ Language, its powerfulmodeling ability and good practicality are demonstrated.展开更多
文摘Development based on software architecture is one of the most effective solutions to improve software qual-ity and productivity, and minimize the difficulties of developing large and complex systems. Formal models and speci-fications of software architecture are one of the key research areas of software architecture. In this paper, the exten-sion of XYZ/E Language based on set theory, called XYZ/E+ Language, is proposed, and a method of formalizingsoftware architecture whit it is formulated. The formal method is distinguished by its ability to represent not onlystatic properties but also dynamic behaviors, and its high-level abstraction and powerful expressiveness. Finally,through an example of formalizing software architecture of a specific system with XYZ/E+ Language, its powerfulmodeling ability and good practicality are demonstrated.