Hitachi Software Ltd will introduce a Web-enabled version of its object repository ObjectReuser this week. Named WebReuser, the tool has been completely re-written to enable developers to browse automatically generated Hypertext Markup Language documents of their C and C++ developments. It includes documentation facilities to enable quick and easy access to existing reusable components. This, says Tony Jones, Hitachi Europe’s business manager, provides a much easier way to classify reuseable components, because all you need to store in the object repository are URL universal resource locator references. WebReuser enables the creation and reviewing of reusable object libraries. These are displayed on a classifier application, which is connected to a Web browser such as Netscape’s Navigator and Microsoft’s Explorer, enabling reusable components to be stored and accessed within the intranet and internet. WebReuser comes with an integrated browser tool providing a visual representation of class relationships. It can be used with existing tools including Pure Atria Corp’s Clearcase software configuration technology. The next version will support its team-based development environment ObjectIQ. WebReuser is up on AIX, HP-UX, Solaris, Windows NT and 95. Shipping this week, prices go from #199 for a PC, #399 for Unix systems.
