Editing and debugging with Windows and a mouse

ABSTRACT

This paper describes how full screen editing and debugging using a mouse and windows can be added to the APL2/PC programming environment. The use of AP124 and a special purpose auxiliary processor to support windowing are described.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  D. Software
  D.3 PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES
      D.3.2 Language Classifications

          Nouns: APL

Additional Classification:
  D. Software
  D.2 SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
      D.2.2 Design Tools and Techniques
          Subjects: User interfaces
      D.2.5 Testing and Debugging
          Subjects: Debugging aids

  I. Computing Methodologies
  I.3 COMPUTER GRAPHICS
      I.3.1 Hardware architecture
          Subjects: Input devices
      I.3.6 Methodology and Techniques
          Subjects: Interaction techniques

General Terms:
Design, Languages, Reliability