We describe a technique developed using C++ language and Unreal Engine 4 that allows users to visualise software systems written in object-oriented Java through virtual reality and using the city metaphor. Our aim is to use virtual reality to visualise the metrics of classes and packages of a software system. In this paper, we present a prototype. The ultimate goal will be to demonstrate that it is possible to use virtual reality to better understand software.

Visualising a software system as a city through virtual reality

ERRA, UGO;Romano, Simone;SCANNIELLO, GIUSEPPE
2017-01-01

Abstract

We describe a technique developed using C++ language and Unreal Engine 4 that allows users to visualise software systems written in object-oriented Java through virtual reality and using the city metaphor. Our aim is to use virtual reality to visualise the metrics of classes and packages of a software system. In this paper, we present a prototype. The ultimate goal will be to demonstrate that it is possible to use virtual reality to better understand software.
2017
9783319609270
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Utilizza questo identificativo per citare o creare un link a questo documento: https://hdl.handle.net/11386/4779823
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