On issues with component-based software reuse

Abstract

As the size and complexity of software products, and the compression of software product development cycle seem ready to go out of control, large software development organizations are taking a hard look at the allure of the substantial productivity enhancements envisioned by early proponents of component-based software reuse. In this article, I will summarize practical difficulties in realizing the benefits of component-based software reuse and discuss key pre-conditions to meet before attempting software reuse on a wide scale in a formalized manner. © JOT, 2005.