Embedding dependability attributes into component-based software development

An increasing competition among companies specialising in software production and services has emerged over the years. Today, companies compete even on trivial matters, aiming to produce dependable, reliable and affordable software applications. To achieve this goal, the software application must either be developed more efficiently or large portions must be reused. The component approach leads to the production of cheaper, faster and more reliable software. Consequently, many industries have begun to focus on software development using the reuse approach.