Birds of a feather: The DODE and domain-specific software synthesis systems

Conclusions Software synthesis techniques provide most, but not all, of the functionality in Fischer's DODE. Software synthesis is achievable and is best at the automation of repetitive activities, even when these activities are design. Software synthesis performs analysis and synthesis activities automatically in well-known domains, while in less well-known domains, software synthesis supports simulation activities for human cooperation. Software synthesis techniques support human cooperation by effectively evaluating different options within the design space. Current software synthesis architectures are well on their way towards instantiating Fischer's DODE design process.