SYNGLISH - a high level query language for the RAP database machine

ABSTRACT

This paper describes a high-level query language developed and implemented for the RAP database machine. The language, called SYNGLISH, is based on the semantic structure of the English sentences. The software system developed accepts SYNGLISH queries and produces RAP assembler code which is then executed by the RAP software emulator.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  H. Information Systems
  H.2 DATABASE MANAGEMENT
      H.2.3 Languages
          Subjects: Query languages

Additional Classification:
  H. Information Systems
  H.2 DATABASE MANAGEMENT
      H.2.6 Database Machines

          Nouns: RAP.3

General Terms:
Languages

Keywords:
Database machines, Relational model, Semantic predication analysis, Synthetic english, Very-high-level query language