It is the goal of Value-Based Software Engineering (VBSE) to develop models and measures of value which are of use for managers, developers and users. This work details the foundations of VBSE, followed by a presentation of state-of-the-art methods and techniques. It demonstrates the benefits of VBSE through examples and case studies
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 4th Software Quality Days Conference (SWQD) held in Vienna, Austria, in January 2012. The selection of presentations at the conference encompasses a mixture of practical presentations and scientific papers covering new research topics. The seven scientific full papers accepted for SWQD were each peer-reviewed by three or more reviewers and selected out of 18 high-quality submissions. Further, six short papers on promising research directions were also presented and included in order to spark discussions between researchers and practitioners. The papers are organized into topical sections on software product quality; software engineering processes; software process improvement; component-based architectures; risk management; and quality assurance and collaboration.
This book explores the application of Semantic Web technologies (SWTs) in developing intelligent engineering applications (IEAs). It features technology-specific chapters that detail the current advancements in SWTs and provide guidelines for their use in multi-disciplinary engineering environments typical of production systems. Case studies from various engineering domains illustrate the practical applications of SWTs, such as defect detection and constraint checking. Part I discusses the background and requirements of Industrie 4.0, addressing semantic challenges and identifying key SWT capabilities for engineering applications. Part II focuses on data integration in diverse engineering settings, essential for creating flexible production systems. Part III demonstrates how integrated engineering data can facilitate the development of IEAs. Part IV presents emerging trends in the use of SWTs within engineering contexts. The concluding chapter assesses the strengths, weaknesses, and compatibilities of SWTs, offering insights into future opportunities for their application in flexible industrial production systems. This work aims to connect the industrial production and Semantic Web communities, providing valuable insights for researchers, engineers, and managers. It enhances understanding of the challenges in industrial production while guiding the development and adoption of SWTs, making it a useful resource for stakehold