Using ASIS to generate C++ bindings

ABSTRACT

In this paper, we describe an approach to automatically creating C++ bindings to Ada libraries utilizing capabilities of the Ada Semantic Interface Specification (ASIS). We discuss language mapping issues and provide examples of usage of ASIS features during the implementation of a binding tool.

REFERENCES

• 1: http://www.omg.org/gettingstarted/corbafaq.htm
• 2: http://unicoi.kennesaw.edu/ase/ase02_02/tools/cbind/readme
• 3: David E. Emery , Robert F. Mathias , Karl A. Nyberg, Automating the Ada Binding Process for Java- How Far Can We Go?, Proceedings of the 1998 Ada-Europe International Conference on Reliable Software Technologies, p.29-40, June 08-12, 1998
• 4: Jesper Jørgensen, A Comparison of the Object-Oriented Features of Ada 9X and C++, Proceedings of the 12th Ada-Europe International Conference, p.125-141, June 14-18, 1993
• 5: http://www.adahome.com/articles/1997-03/ada_vs_cpp.html
• 6: http://www.adaic.com/whyada/ada-vs-c/ada-vs-c.html
• 7: http://www.acm.org/sigada/wg/asiswg/ASIS_Background.html
• 8: http://www.acm.org/sigada/wg/asiswg/intro.html
• 9: http://www.acm.org/sigada/wg/asiswg/asiswg.html

INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  D. Software
  D.2 SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
      D.2.7 Distribution, Maintenance, and Enhancement
          Subjects: Restructuring, reverse engineering, and reengineering

Additional Classification:
  F. Theory of Computation
  F.3 LOGICS AND MEANINGS OF PROGRAMS
      F.3.2 Semantics of Programming Languages
          Subjects: Program analysis

  I. Computing Methodologies
  I.2 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
      I.2.2 Automatic Programming
          Subjects: Program synthesis; Program transformation

General Terms:
Languages

Keywords:
cross-language libraries, multiple language interfaces, program transformation