Domain analysis for business software systems

Recent trends in the development of business software include process orien tation, integration of several capabilities into the one system, internatio nalization, and the need for rapid response to changes in the business envi ronment. Domain models are a means of dealing with these trends. We partiti on domain models into concept models and process models, discuss their stru cture and representation, and examine the models in relation to the new tre nds. We also consider how domain models can enhance reuse and assist in mai ntenance. (C) 1999 Published by Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.