Applying agglomerative hierarchical clustering algorithms to component identification for legacy systems

• Published in: Information and software technology Vol. 53; no. 6; pp. 601 - 614
• Main Authors: Cui, Jian Feng, Chae, Heung Seok
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Amsterdam Elsevier B.V 01.06.2011; Elsevier Science Ltd
• Subjects: Agglomeration; Agglomerative hierarchical clustering algorithm; Algorithms; Cluster analysis; Clustering; Cohesion; Component identification; Computer programs; Criteria; Joining; Legacy systems; Similarity; Similarity measure; Similarity measures; Software; Software engineering; Software reengineering; Studies; Weighting scheme; Weighting scheme; Legacy systems; Similarity measure; Software reengineering; Agglomerative hierarchical clustering algorithm; Component identification

Component identification, the process of evolving legacy system into finely organized component-based software systems, is a critical part of software reengineering. Currently, many component identification approaches have been developed based on agglomerative hierarchical clustering algorithms. How...