Abstract: Methods and arrangements for performing a tree-based asset search. An asset model is assimilated. The asset model is transformed into an asset tree search model. An asset search query is accepted and the asset search query is parsed. An asset search is conducted via applying the parsed asset search query to the asset tree model.

Abstract: The present invention describes a method and a computer program product for finding an impact of a change on a computer generated code. The method includes the generation of a dependency graph for the computer generated code. The dependency graph includes a plurality of nodes that are connected logically by one or more edges. The method enables an expert to assign nodal weights to the nodes, based on their importance. The method also enables the expert to assign edge weights and distribution ratios, based on the criticality of the relationship between the nodes and their distance from the root node. Thereafter, the impact of the change is found by implementing a spreading activation technique on the dependency graph. The output gathered after the activation represents the impact of the change on the computer generated code.

Abstract: A powerful set of features can assist software developers in searching source code. Source code can be queried to find occurrences of source code elements mapped to domain concepts appearing in an ontology. Queries can specify a search for occurrences of particular operations performed on domain concepts within the source code. Query expansion can be used to locate related domain concepts as indicated in the ontology. Query keyword weighting can be used to emphasize one domain concept over another. Tools can be provided to create the ontology and associate the ontology with the elements appearing in the source code. Results can include user interface features assisting in navigation to a location within the source code associated with the query results.

Abstract: Described herein are methods and systems for capturing functional and non-functional requirements of a software system. Both functional and non-functional requirements are captured in a framework that is easy for end users to use for participating directly at various levels of a requirements capture process. Functional aspects are desirably captured in terms of workflow notations to form a task flow model of the system, which in turn provides a desirable framework for eliciting and appropriately capturing the non-functional requirements. The task flow model updated with functional and non-functional requirements can be comprehensive and accurate enough to be used to generate test cases, to simulate usability and to generate conventional text based use cases. The requirements captured can be verified for quality of domain context to encourage re-use of domain terms.