A Structured Methodology for Spreadsheet Modelling

dc.creatorKnight, Brian
dc.creatorChadwick, David
dc.creatorRajalingham, Kamalesen
dc.date2008-05-27
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dc.descriptionIn this paper, we discuss the problem of the software engineering of a class of business spreadsheet models. A methodology for structured software development is proposed, which is based on structured analysis of data, represented as Jackson diagrams. It is shown that this analysis allows a straightforward modularisation, and that individual modules may be represented with indentation in the block-structured form of structured programs. The benefits of structured format are discussed, in terms of comprehensibility, ease of maintenance, and reduction in errors. The capability of the methodology to provide a modular overview in the model is described, and examples are given. The potential for a reverse-engineering tool, to transform existing spreadsheet models is discussed.
dc.description8 Pages, 7 Figures
dc.identifierhttps://arxiv.org/abs/0805.4218
dc.identifierhttp://arxiv.org/abs/0805.4218
dc.identifierProc. European Spreadsheet Risks Int. Grp. (EuSpRIG) 2000 43-50 ISBN:1 86166 158 4
dc.identifier.urihttp://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/161765
dc.subjectSoftware Engineering
dc.subjectD.1.7; D.2.1; D.2.11; D.3.2; D.3.3; H.4.1; K.6.4; K.8.1
dc.titleA Structured Methodology for Spreadsheet Modelling
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