Journal of Research and Practice in Information Technology
(formerly the Australian Computer Journal) 18 (3): 121-127 (1986)

Integrating the Structured Analysis and Design Models:
an Initial Algebra Approach 1

T.H. Tse 2

[paper]

 ABSTRACT

Numerous models have been proposed under the name of structured systems analysis and design. Because of the lack of a common theoretical framework, the transition from one model to another is arbitrary and can only be done manually. An initial algebra approach is proposed to integrate the structured models. The algebra defined can be mapped through homomorphisms to Yourdon structure charts and DeMarco data flow diagrams. It can also be linked to Jackson structure text through equations.

Keywords: algebraic approach, structured analysis, structured design

1. Part of this research was done at the London School of Economics, University of London, under a Commonwealth academic staff scholarship.
2. Department of Computer Science, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong.
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