Large-scale software development with the Ada Language System

ABSTRACT

This paper identifies three major characteristics of large-scale computer programming projects. The design features of the Ada Language System which facilitate large-scale efforts are then described in terms of these characteristics. The Ada Language System is a programming support environment for the Ada Language.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  K. Computing Milieux
  K.6 MANAGEMENT OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS
      K.6.3 Software Management
          Subjects: Software development

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

          Nouns: Ada

General Terms:
Languages, Management