Structuring Extensions in Systems Infrastructure Software using Aspects

Many significant system extensions are hard to modularize. Consequently, their addition
to a software system can jeopardize fundamental software engineering principles such
as maintainability, understandability and evolvability.

In order to better determine the efficacy of modern modularization techniques such
as aspect-oriented programming (AOP) in the context of system extensions, we offer up
a case study based on distribution. This work discusses how aspects can enhance
extensibility of low-level system infrastructure software and be effectively integrated with
existing software practices for introducing widespread change.

Autorentext
Jennifer Baldwin is a PhD student in Computer Science at the University of Victoria. She previously received her MSc, and BSc with Distinction, also from the University of Victoria. She is currently working on Interoperable System Infrastructure Support (ISIS). Her research interests include advanced web technologies, HCI and tool support.