SPEC-MAP discovers mappings between software specifications and source code. Using an iterative approach, it looks for matches between elements of a specification document and components of programs that implement the specification. SPEC-MAP has many potential uses: it can serve as an onboarding tool and reference for developers of complex software projects, support the creation of tests for modules and subsystems driven by specific requirements, and simplify maintenance of legacy software by mapping specification changes to the affected program components.
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