Design is an exploratory activity, and there are many ways to get lost or stuck. There is no pre-existing map – the map is built through the design process. We first discuss design space - the space of possible choices in creating something new - and how it can be visualized. We then discuss...

Software reuse is the use of software resources from all stages of the software developmentprocess in new applications. Given the high cost and difficulty of developing high quality software, theidea of capitalizing on previous software investments is appealing. However, software reuse has not...