Software engineering infrastructure in a large virtual campus

Abstract

Purpose

The design, construction and deployment of a large virtual campus are a complex issue. Present virtual campuses are made of several software applications that complement e‐learning platforms. In order to develop and maintain such virtual campuses, a complex software engineering infrastructure is needed. This paper aims to analyse the software engineering infrastructure in the virtual campus deployed at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid.

Design/methodology/approach

The software engineering infrastructure is analysed from three perspectives: process model; programming language and computer‐aided software engineering tools and design patterns and architecture.

Findings

Software engineering infrastructure is a key issue in virtual campuses.

Originality/value

The value of the paper is to make our experience available to a wider audience so that organisations interested in the deployment of a large virtual campus can take advantage of our work.

Citation

Cristóbal, J., Merino, J., Navarro, A., Peralta, M., Roldán, Y. and María Silveira, R. (2011), "Software engineering infrastructure in a large virtual campus", Interactive Technology and Smart Education, Vol. 8 No. 3, pp. 172-185. https://doi.org/10.1108/17415651111165401