Resumen
This article discusses the sparse use of the computer software CASE tools in various software projects. The CASE tool is designed to increase productivity, improve quality, simplify maintenance, and making software development a more enjoyable task. But the current studies suggest that CASE technology dose not provide all these benefits. Authors analyzed their own experiences with designing and using CASE tools in industrial software projects and investigated common tool adoption practices they also examined CASE technology from the perspective of technical and non-mechanical issues involved in software development. They found that CASE tools are far too oriented on software modeling and construction methods, while other factors that matter to programmers receive little attention. In this article, authors discuss why a method-centered approach impedes the adoption of CASE tools in industry and suggest remedies to some of the problems. According to them, a CASE tool should provide more guidance for a novice developer that for an expert. It must be based on sound knowledge from different types of developers and their expectations.