Computer Cartography

JMU

Computer Cartography
Software Design Considerations

Prof. David Bernstein
James Madison University

Computer Science Department

bernstdh@jmu.edu

Qualitative Goals: A Reminder

Adequate - Meets all of the requirements and satisfies all of the constraints
Reliable - Low probability of failure under normal operating conditions
Robust - Able to operate under a wide variety of condtions
Safe - Able to minmize the damage resulting from failure
Easy to Repair and Enhance
Easy to Understand/Document and Use
Easy to Re-use

Major Tasks

What are they?
How Do They Relate to the Major Tasks of Other Products?

Data

What are they?
Relationships?
Design Pattern for Management and Display?

Projection

When?
Design Pattern?

Packages

What should be packaged together?
Benefits of packaging?