Textbook Problem

Define CASE, CASE tools, and a CASE environment.

Program Plan Intro

CASE, CASE tools, and a CASE environment.

Explanation of Solution

CASE:

• It stands for Computer Aided Software Engineering or Computer-Aided System Engineering.
• It is a process of software development with the help of some specialized tools. In this process, computer-assisted methods are used for managing and developing software.
• This process is used for large, complex projects. It helps to maintain an organized and structured way for software development.
• CASE is used by all the coders, developers, testers etc. so that they can share and have a look at a common stage to know the stage of completion.

CASE Tools:

• These are beneficial to use. They can be used with structured or object-oriented methods.
• These are used to draw various UML diagrams, DFD and functional decomposition diagrams.
• Even these tools are useful for generating reports, screens and program code. CASE tools play an important role to create set of modeling diagrams and central repository.

CASE Environment:

• It is the environment we select for software development. Integrated Development Environment is one such built-in CASE tool.
• It is included by the vendor to make planning, construction and maintenance of software easier. It is highly effective to use. To put it to the best use, it is necessary to learn the features of an IDE.