Computer Science

In this paper, we continue a series of papers that discuss specific design metrics ] [Alkadi 2000] [Alkadi 2001] [Alkadi 1998]. The design metric discussed in this paper is the Depth of Inheritance [DIT] metric. Design evaluation is a recurring step that should be performed and checked multiple times before committing to the final design implementation. Metrics are utilized to evaluate inheritance and reuse in order to take into account the greater number of abstraction levels inherent in object-oriented systems. Furthermore, they facilitate the designers to address cost estimation and product quality across all life-cycle stages of developing the final product. SUMMARY VOL. 2, NO. 3 JOURNAL OF OBJECT TECHNOLOGY 133

In this paper, we continue a series of papers that discuss specific design metrics [Alkadi 1999] [Alkadi 2000] [Alkadi 2001] [Alkadi 1998]. The design metric discussed in this paper is the Depth of Inheritance [DIT] metric. Design evaluation is a recurring step that should be performed and checked multiple times before committing to the final design implementation. Metrics are utilized to evaluate inheritance and reuse in order to take into account the greater number of abstraction levels inherent in object-oriented systems. Furthermore, they facilitate the designers to address cost estimation and product quality across all life-cycle stages of developing the final product.

Computer science is a rapidly changing field with new tools and products introduced almost daily. The software developer, whether beginning student or seasoned professional, must not only have a good background on the fundamentals, but must also be able to keep up with the latest trends and techniques through research, education, and practice. This paper addresses this issue in terms of student learning, and discusses the issue of currency as it relates to student learning materials such as textbooks.

This paper describes the architecture and design of Part-A-lot, an automated parking management system. It explains the working dynamics of this prototype system and its communication with the website to find a parking spot before arriving at the destination. This system proposes a solution for urban parking problems. It minimizes the hassles of existing issues and provides an implementable model for parking lots in an urban setting.