Abstract
Reverse engineering tools support software engineers in the process of analyzing and understanding complex software systems during maintenance activities. The functionality of such tools varies from editing and browsing capabilities to the generation of textual and graphical reports. There are several commercial reverse engineering tools on the market providing different capabilities and supporting specific source code languages. We evaluated four reverse engineering tools that analyze C source code: Refine/C, Imagix4D, Sniff+, and Rigi. We investigated the capabilities of these tools by applying them to a commercial embedded software system as a case study. We identified benefits and shortcomings of these four tools and assessed their applicability for embedded software systems, their usability, and their extensibility.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
