Evaluating functional suitability of domain-specific languages oriented to create interactions for cognitive training

Abstract

To address problems related to people's memory, several techniques have been developed; one of them consists of cognitive training that seeks to maintain and improve the brain's essential executive functions. Today this technique has made use of software applications to provide such training. One way to support these applications' development is through Domain-Specific Languages (DSLs), which has reduced focus but produces an efficient solution. However, the applications' growth and complexity have generated systematic and specific approaches to evaluating the products developed. This study proposes to assess DSLs aimed at creating interactions for cognitive training. A quality model based on the ISO 25010 standard is presented with an evaluation method that references the ISO 25040 standard. The quality model focuses on Functional Suitability, while the evaluation method focuses on the Running the Assessment phase. The inputs generated were tested in an experimental environment. The results show that an effective, efficient, and satisfactory evaluation of DSLs within the domain can be developed from the generated quality and evaluation methods.