The term "realization support" refers to the use of Computer-Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools to support and automate software development. These tools help make the implementation of software solutions more efficient by assisting programmers and developers through various phases of the development process and simplifying tasks such as code generation, testing, and debugging.
Typical software functions in the area of "realization support":
- Code Generation: Automated creation of source code based on predefined models and specifications.
- Debugging: Identification and fixing of software bugs using integrated debugging tools.
- Version Control: Managing different versions of a software project to track changes and restore earlier versions if needed.
- Test Automation: Automated testing of software modules to ensure functionality and compliance with specifications.
- Project Management: Assisting in planning and monitoring software development projects, including time and resource management.
- Modeling and Diagram Creation: Creating graphical models, such as UML diagrams, to represent system architectures and processes.
- Code Analysis: Analyzing code for efficiency, security, and potential error sources.
Examples of "realization support":
- Automated Generation of Database Queries: A CASE tool automatically generates SQL queries based on the database design.
- Graphical User Interface (GUI) Design: Tools for the automated creation of user interfaces that generate code based on design specifications.
- Automated Unit Testing: Creation and execution of unit tests to ensure that individual code modules function correctly.
- Version Control Tools like Git: Enables tracking of code changes and collaborative work on projects in teams.
- Real-time Error Detection and Fixing During Coding: Real-time feedback during programming to detect syntax and logical errors.