Using case-based reasoning for reusing software knowledge

It enables software developers to work faster and with fewer mistakes. Case based reasoning can mean adapting old solutions to. Reuse of software knowledge is a principle for improving productivity and reliability of software development. At the same time organizational issues such as the establishment of a separate organizational unit responsible for organizational. In order to better reuse previous knowledge during maintenance planning, this paper presented a knowledge reasoning method using casebased reasoning cbr and adaptationguided retrieval agr, which improved the effectiveness of maintenance planning by choosing the most adaptive cases.

The driving force behind casebased methods has to a large extent come from the machine learning community, and casebased reasoning is also regarded a subfield of machine learning3. Casebased reasoning handbook of software engineering. Externalization knowledge with uml as known, uml is based on welldefined diagrammatic notations. A casebased reasoning cbr approach to imitating software a casebased reasoning cbr approach to imitating software agents. Designing and implementation of fuzzy casebased reasoning. Based on basic research in casebased reasoning 111, cognitive systems inc. This paper addresses the fulfillment of requirements related to casebased reasoning cbr processes for system design. Show full abstract system is based on casebased reasoning, providing a framework for storage and reuse of design knowledge. A number of mechanistic criteria and potential alternatives are designed, using knowledgebased as a system backbone which is elaborated. Based on the obvious affinity of the two approaches, we are.

Casebased reasoning software engineering reuse project management. Ppt casebased reasoning powerpoint presentation free. Cbr is a technique for managing and using knowledge that can be organised as. The research implements a casebased reasoning method into an expert system to help mechanical team in an automobile service station in relation with making a specific decision to address customer complaints. Cbr is a technique for managing and using knowledge that can be. The medical field is not an exception in this regard, and these systems are nowadays used in the various aspects of diagnosis and treatment. Cabma introduces a novel approach to project planning in that, for the first time, a knowledge layer is added on top of traditional project management software. Considering that cbr processes are well suited for problem solving, the proposed method concerns the definition of an integrated cbr process in line with system engineering principles. This paper presents our approach which is based on a knowledge base. Case based reasoning software free download case based. Citeseerx document details isaac councill, lee giles, pradeep teregowda. In casebased reasoning, a reasoner remembers a previous situation similar to the current one and uses that to solve the new problem. This issue can be addressed by using the artificial intelligence paradigm of casebased reasoning cbr a problem solving and knowledge reuse technique that seeks to solve new problems by reusing information and knowledge from similar situations in the past aamodt et al. Casebased reasoning and software engineering citeseerx.

Knowledge learning by using case based reasoning cbr knowledge learning by using case based reasoning. To achieve this, reuse must be done systematically. Knowledge acquisition for casebased reasoning systems. The foundation of the cbr system is laid on schanks arguments on the role of reminding 1982, which coordinates past events with current events to enable generalization and prediction.

Cbr case based reasoning cbr provides solutions that are derived from previous solutions which have close similarity to target project. Viewing knowledge management as a casebased reasoning. Casebased reasoning cbr was first formalised in the 1980s following from the. Pdf casebased reasoning in software engineering researchgate. Case based reasoning pennsylvania state university. Reusing the knowledge gathered in the software design development phase is an important issue for any software company. A tool for management and reuse of software design knowledge. Casebased reasoning is a general problemsolving or decisionmaki ng framework, which revolves around the processes of case retrieval, reuse, retention, and maintenance. Retrieval, reuse, revision, and retention in case based reasoning. Elsappagh faculty of computes and information, minia university, egypt. If necessary, the retrieved solutions are adapted by using domain knowledge so that they are applicable for the new problem. Intelligent knowledge acquisition using casebased reasoning.

In proceedings of the second international conference on casebased reasoning iccbr97. Capturing and reusing reasoning about case adaptation liwe pan. Case based reasoning is applied in different fields ranging. Operationalizing the reuse of software knowledge using. Casebased reasoning has also been used by kadoda et. Using casebased reasoning for reusing software knowledge. New technology bliss and pain in a large customer service center. Casebased reasoning means using old experiences to understand and solve new problems. Casebased reasoning research and development second international conference on casebased reasoning, iccbr97 providence, ri, usa, july 2527, 1997 proceedings. A knowledge based machine tool maintenance planning system. Case based reasoning system seminar report and ppt for. In this paper we focus on two primary benefits of using uml for developing a software application based on.

In this paper, we present cabma, a prototype of a knowledgebased system designed to assist with project planning tasks using casebased reasoning. An approach to software design reuse using casebased. This means that process for retrieving, reusing, revising, and retaining have to be defined. Casebased reasoning research and development second. Maintenance and elicitation of domain knowledge is an overwhelming task and causes the knowledge acquisition. This method is known to be useful in the area where the problems are difficult to formalize and the solution is merely depended on experts knowledge. Typically, cases represent compiled knowledge in weak theory domains. We will introduce an infrastructure called experience factory that supports organizational learning in software development, i. A casebased reasoning system to support the global software. In this context, this paper aims to present a web system based on case based reasoning and. The authors examine casebased reasoning with old specifications. Managing software engineering knowledge pp 181198 cite as.

They examine the impact of the choice of number of analogies when making estimations. Casebased reasoning and software engineering springerlink. Casebased reasoning cbr is a problem solving paradigm that is different from other major artificial intelligence approaches. The results of this proposed hybrid reasoning method, using a combination of crowd knowledge extracted from open source data i. Using casebased reasoning technology to build learning. Lecture notes in computer science lecture notes in artificial intelligence, vol 1650. Knowledge acquisition is a very difficult process in building expert systems. Casebased reasoning cbr is an artificial intelligence approach to learning and problem solving based on past experience. Pdf casebased reasoning for reuse of software designs. Cbr combines aspects from the knowledgebased systems as well as from the machine learning field. Reusing the knowledge gathered in the design phase of software development is an important issue for any software company. We are detailing existing software knowledge reuse process models using a knowledge level framework for casebased reasoning, based on an extension of the case. A lawyer who advocates a particular outcome in a trial based on legal precedents or a judge who creates case law is using casebased. Casebased reasoning cbr, broadly construed, is the process of solving new problems based on the solutions of similar past problems.

These systems are used in various spheres as well as industry, business, and economy. Casebased reasoning cbr is an innovative approach to problem solving, which suggests new solutions to new problems by adapting old solutions to those problems aamodt and plaza, 1994. Henninger s 1997 casebased knowledge management tools for software development, automated software engineering, 4. The basic idea of case based reasoning is, that for solving a new problem, a concrete similar but solved solution is tailored to the new context and reused wes96. Reusing solution components 1 introduction there is a lot of optimism at the moment about the usefulness of casebased reasoning cbr in the development of knowledge based systems. Case based reasoning for knowledge management in kdd. Casebased reasoning allows the casebase to be developed incrementally, while maintenance of the case library is relatively easy and can be carried out by domain experts.

Lecture notes in computer science lecture notes in artificial intelligence, vol 1266. Cbr learns from past experiences to solve new problems. Rather than relying on a domain expert to write the rules or make associations along generalized. While the representation and reuse of software knowledge recommends an. Software quality estimation using machine learning. Risk identification using case based reasoning in software. Knowledge management refers to the process of creating, sharing, and reusing of knowledge to improve and support the overall business strategy of an organization. From the viewpoint of those developing ai systems intended as decision aids, the need for reasoning from both. Case based reasoning systems for retrieving and reusing past project knowledge. The view is that cases can represent good quality solutions that may be reused in new situations. An auto mechanic who fixes an engine by recalling another car that exhibited similar symptoms is using casebased reasoning. Casebased reasoning cbr 1 solves problems by retrieving the most similar previous cases in a case base source cases and by reusing the knowledge and experiences from previous good quality solutions.

Cabma introduces a novel approach to project planning in that, for the first time, a knowledge layer is added on. From websters dictionary reasoning the drawing of inferences or conclusions through the use of facts or other intelligible information. Casebased reasoning cbr systems are one of the effective methods to find the nearest solution to the current problems. Mihai pitu source code retrieval using case based reasoning. Cbr case based reasoning what is cbr as the name implies. Lecture notes in artificial intelligence 1266, springerverlag, 156165. This means that processes for retrieving, reusing, revising, and retaining have to be defined.

When using casebased reasoning, the need for knowledge acquisition can be limited to establishing how to characterise cases. Proceedings of the 2nd international conference on casebased reasoning, springer, berlin heidelberg new york, pp. The basic idea underlining this approach is what was true yesterday is likely to. Cbr is a problem solving methodology that aims at reusing previously solved and memorized problem situations, called. Casebased reasoning is a computational model that uses prior experiences to understand and solve new problems. In this a descriptive framework of cbr system is explained along with steps needed to build a cbr system. Casebased reasoning as a technique for knowledge management in business process redesign selma limam mansar and farhi marir london metropolitan university, uk s. Casebased reasoning cbr is a technology that is based on the idea of analogy. Compositional software reuse with casebased reasoning. Casebased reasoning cbr is an approach to problem solving that emphasizes. Cbr enables the analyst to save time by reusing the. Using the proposed framework and a cbr tool will help supporting knowledge transfer strategies in business process reengineering consultancy firms. Expert system for deciding a solution of mechanical. A cbr system can be used in risk monitoring, financial markets, defense and marketing just to name a few.

People tend to solve a new problem by finding a similar problem encountered in. Towards a cloud architectural decision framework using. Based grounded in known theory, knowledge or information. Casebased reasoning cbr systems simplifies the process by using a collection of past problem solutions cases to address new problems kolodner, 1993. Structured cases in casebased reasoningreusing and. This way, it allows old knowledge to be shared and new. It enables software developers to work faster and make fewer mistakes, which decreases the development time due to the increased efficiency of the development team. Based on the retrieved similar cases, reuse is conducted to produce a solution to the. Wellknown examples of this occur in legal reasoning, medical diagnosis and management, military tactical planning, software engineering, and related areas.