On method statics and dynamics

We view a method as having a static and a dynamic part. The former is conce rned with the structure of methods whereas the latter relates to the way in which this structure can be used to build products. Starting with the gene ric view of a method, the instantiation technique has been used to define a decision-oriented meta-model which, in turn, can be instantiated to yield a representation of a method. These three layers form a comprehensive three -layered architecture for a method representation system. Each layer is com posed of its statics and dynamics. The resulting method notation has been u sed as a basis for building a CASE tool, called Guide, and a CAME tool, cal led MERU. (C) 2000 Published by Elsevier Science Ltd, All rights reserved.