A Brief Study of Rational Apex.

Abstract

The programming language Ada was developed by the U.S. Department of Defense to help control the increasing cost of its software. It is fast becoming the major general-purpose computer language. The language features type declarations, constrained and unconstrained array processing, and packages. It supports modern software engineering methods such as structured programming, data abstraction, to-down program development, re-use of general-purpose components, and separate compilation of program components. Apex is an easy-to-use Ada software-engineering environment, developed by Rational Software Corporation, that helps to develop large, complex projects in a minimum time frame. Some features of Apex are as follows: (a) rational subsystems for architectural control; (b) rational CMVC, a sophisticated system for configuration and version control; (c) an intelligent Ada editor; (d) tools for Ada compilation management; (e) an Ada debugger; (f) a modern graphical user interface; (g) tools for customizing the Apex user interface; and (h) features for integrating Apex with other tools.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1997
Accession Number
ADA323647

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  • Clyde Christopher

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  • Computer Languages
  • Computer Programming
  • Computers
  • Department Of Defense
  • Engineering
  • Graphical User Interface
  • Human Systems Integration
  • Language
  • Programming Languages
  • Software Development
  • Structured Programming
  • User Interface

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  • Computer science
  • Engineering

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