New approach materializes software architecture for enhanced understandability and migration.
The article discusses a method for turning complex computer code into easier-to-understand architectural diagrams. By grouping classes together in logical clusters, the code can be visualized as a series of connected components. This helps developers better understand how the software works and can aid in transitioning to newer, more efficient platforms. The researchers applied their approach to two popular component-based languages, OSGi and SOFA, showing that the method can be successfully implemented in real-world scenarios.