\subsection{Task-oriented programming}\label{sec:related_top}
\Gls{TOP} as a paradigm has proven to be effective for implementing distributed, multi-user applications in many domains.
Examples are conference management \citep{plasmeijer_conference_2006}, coastal protection \citep{lijnse_capturing_2011}, incident coordination \citep{lijnse_incidone:_2012}, crisis management \citep{jansen_towards_2010} and telemedicine \citep{van_der_heijden_managing_2011}.
In general, \gls{TOP} results in a higher maintainability, a high separation of concerns, and more effective handling of interruptions of workflow.
\subsection{Task-oriented programming}\label{sec:related_top}
\Gls{TOP} as a paradigm has proven to be effective for implementing distributed, multi-user applications in many domains.
Examples are conference management \citep{plasmeijer_conference_2006}, coastal protection \citep{lijnse_capturing_2011}, incident coordination \citep{lijnse_incidone:_2012}, crisis management \citep{jansen_towards_2010} and telemedicine \citep{van_der_heijden_managing_2011}.
In general, \gls{TOP} results in a higher maintainability, a high separation of concerns, and more effective handling of interruptions of workflow.