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Models in software engineering – an introduction

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Modelling is a concept fundamental for software engineering. In this paper, the word is defined and discussed from various perspectives. The most important types of models are presented, and examples are given.

Models are very useful, but sometimes also dangerous, in particular to those who use them unconsciously. Such problems are shown. Finally, the role of models in software engineering research is discussed.

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  1. Institute of Software Technology at Stuttgart University, Breitwiesenstr. 20–22, 70565 Stuttgart, Germany; E-mail: ludewig@informatik.uni-stuttgart.de, , , , , , DE

    Jochen Ludewig

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Received: 21 October 2002 / Accepted: 10 January 2003 Published online: 27 February 2003

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Ludewig, J. Models in software engineering – an introduction . SoSyM 2, 5–14 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10270-003-0020-3

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