A mapping study on empirical evidence related to the models and forms used in the UML

Pretorius, Rialette; Budgen, David

Abstract

Context: Although the Unified Modeling Language (UML) is now widely used, there is little empirical knowledge about the effectiveness of its different elements. Objectives: To conduct a systematic review of the literature describing empirical studies of this paradigm. Method: We undertook a Mapping Study of the literature, based upon electronic searching of major digital libraries. Results: 33 papers have been identified and classified by topic, form of study involved, and type of publication. Conclusions: The largest group of empirical studies of the UML concentrate on comprehension, and many key aspects have hardly been investigated at all. Copyright 2008 ACM.

Citation

Pretorius, R., & Budgen, D. (2008, February). A mapping study on empirical evidence related to the models and forms used in the UML. Presented at ESEM'08: the 2008 ACM-IEEE International Symposium on Empirical Software Engineering and Measurement, Kaiserslautern, Germany

• Presentation Conference Type: Conference Paper (published)
• Conference Name: ESEM'08: the 2008 ACM-IEEE International Symposium on Empirical Software Engineering and Measurement
• Start Date: Feb 1, 2008
• Publication Date: Dec 1, 2008
• Deposit Date: Feb 23, 2025
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Pages: 342-344
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1145/1414004.1414076
• Public URL: https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/3500797