A study on the component based architecture for workflow rule engine and tool

Abstract

The component based development and architecture technology have the potential to be more powerful than traditional. In this paper, we propose 4 views for architecture development, which are use case view, logical view, component view and implementation view. We present component based architecture through ABCD pattern in a component viewpoint. In addition, we apply 4 viewpoints for workflow rule and tool development and propose each design. We present the user interface of actuality developed workflow engine and tool in implementation view. It actually allowed the various stakeholders to find what they want to know about the software architecture. This architecture viewpoints separation accurately will accurately reflects the practice in development of real software systems. Also, we expect to decrease the complexity of implementation, improve reuse and reconfiguration and productivity in workflow system and similar domain. © Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2005.