Change Patterns in Use: A Critical Evaluation

Weber, Barbara and Pinggera, Jakob and Torres, Victoria and Reichert, Manfred (2013) Change Patterns in Use: A Critical Evaluation. In: Proc. BPMDS'13, 17-18 June 2013, Valencia, Spain.

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Abstract

Process model quality has been an area of considerable research efforts. In this context, the correctness-by-construction principle of change patterns provides promising perspectives. However, using change patterns for model creation imposes a more structured way of modeling. While the process of process modeling (PPM) based on change primitives has been investigated, little is known about this process based on change patterns. To obtain a better understanding of the PPM when using change patterns, the arising challenges, and the subjective perceptions of process designers, we conduct an exploratory study. The results indicate that process designers face little problems as long as control flow is simple, but have considerable problems with the usage of change patterns when complex, nested models have to be created. Finally, we outline how effective tool support for change patterns should be realized.

Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Uncontrolled Keywords: Process Model Quality, Process of Process Modeling, Change Patterns, Exploratory Study, Problem Solving
Subjects: DBIS Research > Publications
Depositing User: Prof. Dr. Manfred Reichert
Date Deposited: 04 May 2013 19:03
Last Modified: 15 Jul 2013 20:54
URI: http://dbis.eprints.uni-ulm.de/id/eprint/932

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