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Evaluating Scalable Vector Graphics for Software Visualisation

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posted on 2021-11-02, 00:56 authored by Duignan, Matthew

Software visualisation employs various representations of software to help programmersbetter understand program code. However, there are many technologiesthat can be used to deliver software visualisations. These different software visualisationmedia have varying capabilities, and determining which medium isbest suited for a particular software visualisation application can be a complextask. To this end, this thesis presents a principled model for evaluating softwarevisualisation media. This model is then applied in the evaluation of the new“Scalable Vector Graphics” (SVG) standard, to determine if it is suited for use ina developing web-based software visualisation architecture. While the evaluationfinds that SVG can realise a broad range of software visualisations, it is clear thatit falls short in making the development of software visualisations as easy as itcould. This thesis presents a way forward for creating complex software visualisationswith SVG through the development of a domain-specific SVG library. Thefoundation for this library is illustrated and discussed.

History

Copyright Date

2003-01-01

Date of Award

2003-01-01

Publisher

Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington

Rights License

Author Retains Copyright

Degree Discipline

Computer Science

Degree Grantor

Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington

Degree Level

Masters

Degree Name

Master of Science

Victoria University of Wellington Item Type

Awarded Research Masters Thesis

Language

en_NZ

Victoria University of Wellington School

School of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science

Advisors

Biddle, Robert