Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Date
2004
Abstract
Spreadsheet engineering methodologies are diverse and sometimes contradictory. It is difficult for spreadsheet developers to identify a spreadsheet engineering methodology that is appropriate for their class of spreadsheet, with its unique combination of goals, type of problem, and available time and resources. There is a lack of well-organized, proven methodologies with known costs and benefits for well-defined spreadsheet classes. It is difficult to compare and critically evaluate methodologies. We present a paradigm for organizing and interpreting spreadsheet engineering recommendations. It systematically addresses the myriad choices made when developing a spreadsheet, and explicitly considers resource constraints and other development parameters. This paradigm provides a framework for evaluation, comparison, and selection of methodologies, and a list of essential elements for developers or codifiers of new methodologies. This paradigm identifies gaps in our knowledge that merit further research.
Recommended Citation
Grossman, T. & Ozluk, O. "A Paradigm for Spreadsheet Engineering Methodologies". Proceedings of EuSpRIG 2004 Conference, July 2004
Included in
Databases and Information Systems Commons, Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods Commons, Software Engineering Commons, Technology and Innovation Commons
Comments
Presented at EuSpRIG annual conference, Thursday July 15th - Friday July 16th 2004 Klagenfurt University, Klagenfurt, Austria.