Prototyping

Prototyping is an approach used in evolutionary system
development. In this book, the authors show which forms of
prototyping can be employed to tackle which problems. They
take a look at the tools used in everyday                     software
development with a view to determining their suitability               for
prototyping, and attempt to elucidate prototyping as                              a
methodological concept.
Part I of the book looks at prototyping as an approach for
constructing and evaluating models. Traditional                        approaches
and phase-oriented life cycle plans are                                       discussed.
Prototyping overcomes fundamental problems associated                  with
life cycle plans. The authors present their own concept                        of
evolutionary system development.
Part II shows to what extent            technical support of
evolutionary system development is possible. Various   tools
for supporting prototyping are discussed and prospective
trends   are indicated. Criteria are listed to help the reader
choose between the      various development environments
currently available or likely to become      available in the
near future. Case studies are used to illustrate               how
prototype construction can be integrated in software
projects.