A Design for a Function-Descriptive Programming Language.

Abstract

A design for a function-descriptive programming language is described. The language is based upon a software design model which uses the process of abstraction and successive refinement in problem solving. The resulting programming language provides mechanisms and structures conducive to language extension, ease of program development and enhancement of software reliability. A system's library expands the capability of the base language to satisfy the needs of a user or user group. The user, therefore, does not need to carry the burden of those features of the language which he does not use. Because of its potentially small size, the translator or compiler of the base language may be feasibly implemented on microcomputer developmental systems. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA059692

Entities

People

  • Carl Eric Wick
  • Jerry Gregory Paccassi Ii

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Birds
  • Computer Languages
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computer Science
  • Computers
  • Engineering
  • High Level Languages
  • Language
  • Programming Languages
  • Reliability
  • Schools
  • Software Design
  • Software Development
  • Structured Programming
  • United States
  • United States Naval Academy

Fields of Study

  • Computer science
  • Engineering

Readers

  • Computational Linguistics
  • Software Engineering.