李彤《软件工程》教学课件ch29.pptVIP

Attribute-based queries An important advantage of attribute-based identification is that it can support queries so that you can find ‘the most recent version in Java’ etc. The query selects a version depending on attribute values AC3D (language =Java, platform = XP, date = Jan 2003). Change-oriented identification Integrates versions and the changes made to create these versions. Used for systems rather than components. Each proposed change has a change set that describes changes made to implement that change. Change sets are applied in sequence so that, in principle, a version of the system that incorporates an arbitrary set of changes may be created. Releases must incorporate changes forced on the system by errors discovered by users and by hardware changes. They must also incorporate new system functionality. Release planning is concerned with when to issue a system version as a release. Release management System releases Not just a set of executable programs. May also include: Configuration files defining how the release is configured for a particular installation; Data files needed for system operation; An installation program or shell script to install the system on target hardware; Electronic and paper documentation; Packaging and associated publicity. Systems are now normally released on optical disks (CD or DVD) or as downloadable installation files from the web. Customer may not want a new release of the system They may be happy with their current system as the new version may provide unwanted functionality. Release management should not assume that all previous releases have been accepted. All files required for a release should be re-created when a new release is installed. Release problems Release decision making Preparing and distributing a system release is an expensive process. Factors such as the technical quality of the system, competition, marketing requirements and customer change requests should all influence the decision of when to issue a