A visualization framework for Web Service discovery and selection based on Quality of Service

Abstract

The visualization of Web Service execution process is an emerging research in Service-Oriented Computing (SOC) area. This paper presents a practical visualization framework in putting service discovery and selection process based on Quality of Service (QoS) attributes into a visual context. The proposed practical architecture serves as a foundation for designing the novel GUIs for different users. By considering the preferences and priorities for service consumers and service providers, we adopt different application UI design criteria and design patterns which tailored to service-based visualization design. Based on that, evaluation is carried out to test the usability, effectiveness and acceptability of the proposed visualization framework. © 2007 IEEE.