With a first prototype of the system, implemented in BIMprolog for a SUN platform, some experiments are being carried out to evaluate the effectiveness of both the classification and retrieval mechanisms. The following test beds are being used: C language library functions of the Unix Interface Reference Manual; Unix commands of Commands Reference Manual and UNIX-related freeware of Prime Time Freeware. Experiments aim also at comparing the retrieval effectiveness of the proposed system with available information and software retrieval systems (e.g. "man -k" and WAIS). More elaborated retrieval mechanisms, like boolean retrieval, will also be implemented in order to be used in comparative experimental work with our retrieval approach.
Further research is ongoing to increase the capabilities of
the current system. Basically, we would like to include
support for more complex software descriptions (like
paragraphs); increase the assistance to the selection and
customization processes; define mechanisms for acquiring
knowledge of reuse experiences and introduce mechanisms
for query refinement.
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