Analysis, Definition, and Implementation of a Network-Based Microcomputer Software Development Environment for the AFIT (Air Force Institute of Technology) Digital Engineering Laboratory.
Abstract
The purpose of this effort is to develop an environment that facilitates the development of software by students and faculty using the LSI-11 Network (LSINET). This environment supports the entire software development lifecycle. The approach taken used the existing six layers of network software, with some modifications, and proceeded to develop layer seven applications programs that provided functions required for software development. The primary thrust was to develop a means to move information, in the form of files, around the network facilitating information sharing, centralizing information storage, and centralizing printing capabilities. This implementation provides a flexible environment in which information can be easily shared and new tools can be added with minimal network impact. Also the design allows the network to be easily modified without seriously impacting any existing tools. The final implementation provides an environment to which new software development tools can be readily added as long as these tools use files as inputs and produce files as outputs. By following this scheme, developers of new tools can essentially ignore network interface issues and instead concentrate on development of their specific tools.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1986
- Accession Number
- ADA172781
Entities
People
- Charles W. Hamberger Jr
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology