A framework to investigate and evaluate genetic clustering algorithms for automatic modularization of software systems

Abstract

In this paper a software environment, called DAGC, is described. The main idea behind the design of DAGC is to facilitate research works in design and development of genetic clustering algorithms for automatic remodularization of software systems. Within the DAGC environment, clustering algorithms may be assembled or modified by simply selecting the parts from an extendable list of components. Using this distinguishing feature of the DAGC framework, a new algorithm with a new encoding and crossover operator was evolved. © Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2004.