ADA Compiler Benchmarking: Initial Investigations

Abstract

This paper documents some initial investigations into the benchmarking of Ada compilers. A summary of available benchmarking suites is given, although only two of these suites were used in the initial benchmarking experiments: the ACM SIGAda Performance Issues Working Group benchmarks and the University of Michigan benchmarks. Experiences and lessons learned in applying these suites to the Alsys Ada compiler hosted on a Toshiba personal computer and to the DEC VAX Ada compiler hosted on a VAX 8300 are provided. Based on these initial benchmarking experiences, several areas of possible further research/ development are identified. In particular, the need for more advanced analysis tools is discussed. (cp)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA224789

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  • I. Turner
  • R. Vernik
  • S. F. Landherr

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  • C4I
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  • Accuracy
  • Application Software
  • Compilers
  • Computer Program Documentation
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  • Computers
  • Control Systems
  • Engineering
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  • Information Systems
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  • Michigan
  • Personal Computers
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  • United States

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  • Computer science

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