Does aspect-oriented programming work?
Gail C. Murphy, Robert J. Walker, Elisa Baniassad, Martin P. Robillard, Albert Lai, Mik A. Kersten · Communications of the ACM · 2001
Determining the best method for evaluating the effectiveness of a new technology. Wouldn’t it be advantageous to know in advance that the use of AOP [3] for your next project would be successful? Unfortunately, developers and managers seldom have access to evidence assuring them that the benefits promised by a new technology, such as AOP, will be achieved if they adopt the technology. Instead, they must take a leap of faith, believ-ing the technology will help them overcome problems encountered previously.