Triangle Java Users Group Presents:

Software Remodeling: Improving Design and Implementation Quality

presented by Al Mannarino

Monday, May 21, 2007
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

4001 E. Chapel Hill-Nelson Highway
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina

Abstract:
Apply automated software inspection and run-time analysis tools to help identify common problems that can cause performance and scalability issues. Discuss the problems found and demonstrate how tools can help accelerate the implementation of appropriate solutions.

* Find:

o Apply software quality audits (check for common coding errors and enforce standards)
o Apply software quality metrics (measure object-oriented design characteristics such as complexity, cohesion, and coupling)
o Reverse engineer structure and behavior (Reverse engineer class diagrams and generated sequence diagrams)
o Apply Application Quality Analyzer (analyze components for performance issues, detect misuses and identify errors)
o Discuss discovered problems (excessive temporary objects, dead code, highly complex methods, etc.)
o Generate documentation

* Fix:

o Discuss principles of software remodeling (audits/metrics, design patterns, refactoring)
o Create JUnit tests (code with confidence)
o Apply simple refactoring (modify design without breaking existing code, verify impact of refactoring)
o Apply pattern-based refactoring

About the Speaker:
Al Mannarino is currently a Lead Systems Engineer for CodeGear (formally Borland's Developers Tools Group). Prior to transferring to CodeGear, his last 5 years was spent as a Senior SE helping to sell Borland's ALM/SDO solutions. Al has over 25 years of Software Development experience including OOAD and the responsibility for developing and deploying production applications. Prior to Borland, Al was an SE for Objectivity, Versant, Red Brick Systems, Information Builders, and an Electrical Engineer with Grumman Aerospace where he performed real application implementations on complex electrical-mechanical systems. Al has a BS in Electrical Engineering from Manhattan College.

Admission:
Paid-up members of TriJUG may attend without additional charge. Non members are asked to pay $5 per meeting. But, if you are either a full time student or unemployed, then we ask only $2 per meeting.

DIRECTIONS to Nortel Networks:
From Raleigh:
Proceed West on I40 to Davis Drive (Exit 280) Take exit for Davis Drive. At the top of the ramp turn left (south) on Davis Drive Proceed to the light at Davis and 54 (aprox 1/3 mile) Turn left onto 54. Proceed approx. 1/4 mile to first (of 3) Nortel entrances on your left. Turn left into Nortel site (you should see a pond to your right) Proceed aprox. 200 yards to the first right turn into parking lot. Park near center of near side of building Enter through guard station near BIG YELLOW WALL. (Know your car's license plate number -- guard may ask.)

From Durham:
Proceed East on I40 to Davis Drive (Exit 280) Take exit for Davis Drive. At the top of the ramp turn left (south) on Davis Drive Proceed to the light at Davis and 54 (approx 1/4 mile) Turn left onto 54. Proceed approx. 1/4 mile to first (of 3) Nortel entrances on your left. Turn left into Nortel site (you should see a pond to your right) Proceed aprox. 200 yards to the first right turn into parking lot. Park near center of near side of building Enter through guard station near BIG YELLOW WALL. (Know your car's license plate number -- guard may ask.)

From Cary/Apex:
Entering RTP on Davis proceed to intersection with Hwy 54. Turn Right onto Hwy 54 (at light) Proceed approx. 1/4 mile to first (of 3) Nortel entrances on your left. Turn left into Nortel site (you should see a pond to your right) Proceed aprox. 200 yards to the first right turn into parking lot. Park near center of near side of building Enter through guard station near BIG YELLOW WALL. (Know your car's license plate number -- guard may ask.)

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