Larry A. Barowski
James H. Cross
ABSTRACT
The "write once, run anywhere" model for Java-based systems holds great promise for reducing the cost associated with maintaining software systems that must run on multiple hardware platforms and multiple operating systems. The GRASP research project at Auburn University has recently completed a port of its software engineering tool, also called GRASP, from its original implementation in C to Java. This effort has provided an excellent opportunity for the authors to empirically observe the effects on portability, efficiency, and maintainability that such a transformation could have. This case study in reengineering and maintenance suggests that Java has not yet matured to the point that all its potential and promises can be fulfilled. However, as it matures and becomes more stable, Java offers the opportunity to significantly reduce the cost and effort of maintaining multiple host software systems.
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