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    Computer-aided software engineering (CASE) uses computer tools to help improve the quality, organization and productivity of software development. CASE tools can help with tasks like documentation, diagramming, analysis and code generation at various stages of the software development lifecycle. While interest in CASE tools peaked in the 1990s, they have since evolved to better meet the needs of software developers.

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    Computer-Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools

    Computer aided software engineering (CASE) is the implementation of computer facilitated tools and methods
    in software development. CASE is used to ensure a high-quality and defect-free software. CASE ensures a check-
    pointed and disciplined approach and helps designers, developers, testers, managers and others to see the project
    milestones during development.
    CASE can also help as a warehouse for documents related to projects, like business plans, requirements and
    design specifications. One of the major advantages of using CASE is the delivery of the final product, which is
    more likely to meet real-world requirements as it ensures that customers remain part of the process.
    CASE illustrates a wide set of labor-saving tools that are used in software development. It generates a framework
    for organizing projects and to be helpful in enhancing productivity. There was more interest in the concept of
    CASE tools years ago, but less so today, as the tools have morphed into different functions, often in reaction to
    software developer needs. The concept of CASE also received a heavy dose of criticism after its release.
    CASE Tools:
    The essential idea of CASE tools is that in-built programs can help to analyze developing systems in order to
    enhance quality and provide better outcomes. Throughout the 1990, CASE tool became part of the software
    lexicon, and big companies like IBM were using these kinds of tools to help create software.
    Various tools are incorporated in CASE and are called CASE tools, which are used to support different stages and
    milestones in a software development life cycle.

    Types of CASE Tools:


    1. Diagramming Tools:
    It helps in diagrammatic and graphical representations of the data and system processes. It represents
    system elements, control flow and data flow among different software components and system structure
    in a pictorial form.
    For example, Flow Chart Maker tool for making state-of-the-art flowcharts.

    2. Computer Display and Report Generators:


    It helps in understanding the data requirements and the relationships involved.

    3. Analysis Tools:
    It focuses on inconsistent, incorrect specifications involved in the diagram and data flow. It helps in
    collecting requirements, automatically check for any irregularity, imprecision in the diagrams, data
    redundancies or erroneous omissions.
    For example,
     (i) Accept 360, Accompa, CaseComplete for requirement analysis.
     (ii) Visible Analyst for total analysis.

    4. Central Repository:
    It provides the single point of storage for data diagrams, reports and documents related to project
    management.

    5. Documentation Generators:
    It helps in generating user and technical documentation as per standards. It creates documents for
    technical users and end users.
    For example, Doxygen, DrExplain, Adobe RoboHelp for documentation.
    6. Code Generators:
    It aids in the auto generation of code, including definitions, with the help of the designs, documents and
    diagrams.
    Advantages of the CASE approach:
     As special emphasis is placed on redesign as well as testing, the servicing cost of a product over its
    expected lifetime is considerably reduced.
     The overall quality of the product is improved as an organized approach is undertaken during the
    process of development.
     Chances to meet real-world requirements are more likely and easier with a computer-aided software
    engineering approach.
     CASE indirectly provides an organization with a competitive advantage by helping ensure the
    development of high-quality products.

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