RMM: A Methodology for Structured Hypermedia Design

RMM: A Methodology for Structured Hypermedia Design

August 1995, Vol. 38, No. 8 | Tomás Isakowitz, Edward A. Stohr and P. Balasubramanian
The article introduces the Relationship Management Methodology (RMM) for designing and constructing hypermedia applications. Hypermedia development requires managing relationships among information objects, which differs from traditional software development. RMM is particularly suitable for applications with regular structures and high information volatility, such as product catalogs and database interfaces. It provides a data model (RMDM) to describe information objects and navigation mechanisms. The RMDM includes domain primitives for modeling application domains and access primitives for navigation. The methodology involves E-R design, slice design, and navigational design, with guidelines for each step. The RMM approach supports conditional indices, guided tours, and indexed guided tours for navigation. The article also discusses the use of RMM in a sample application, the ISweb handbook, and compares it with other hypermedia design approaches. The RMM methodology is designed to support efficient development and maintenance of hypermedia applications, especially those requiring frequent updates. The article concludes that RMM provides a structured approach for hypermedia design and construction, suitable for applications with regular structures and frequent updates.The article introduces the Relationship Management Methodology (RMM) for designing and constructing hypermedia applications. Hypermedia development requires managing relationships among information objects, which differs from traditional software development. RMM is particularly suitable for applications with regular structures and high information volatility, such as product catalogs and database interfaces. It provides a data model (RMDM) to describe information objects and navigation mechanisms. The RMDM includes domain primitives for modeling application domains and access primitives for navigation. The methodology involves E-R design, slice design, and navigational design, with guidelines for each step. The RMM approach supports conditional indices, guided tours, and indexed guided tours for navigation. The article also discusses the use of RMM in a sample application, the ISweb handbook, and compares it with other hypermedia design approaches. The RMM methodology is designed to support efficient development and maintenance of hypermedia applications, especially those requiring frequent updates. The article concludes that RMM provides a structured approach for hypermedia design and construction, suitable for applications with regular structures and frequent updates.
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