Graphical Programming and Monitoring

Abstract

The goal of this research was to explore graphical programming and graphical monitoring of the interpretation of computer programs and develop a concept demonstration system for creating programs graphically. The system, GRAPPLE, is essentially a graphical interface to a LISP-like language called MDL. Using GRAPPLE, the programmer develops a diagrammatic representation of a program by making selections from menus with a mouse and typing some short labels on a keyboard. GRAPPLE then creates a symbolic MDL program as a subprogram in further programming or run it with whatever data it requires. The report describes the programming process in detail and includes a discussion of issues, conclusions and recommendations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA197342

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  • J. C. Licklider

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  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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