Language-independent aspect-oriented programming

ABSTRACT

The term aspect-oriented programming (AOP) has come to describe the set of programming mechanisms developed specifically to express crosscutting concerns. Since crosscutting concerns cannot be properly modularized within object-oriented programming, they are expressed as aspects and are composed, or woven, with traditionally encapsulated functionality referred to as components.Many AOP models exist, but their implementations are typically coupled with a single language. To allow weaving of existing components with aspects written in the language of choice, AOP requires a language-independent tool.

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INDEX TERMS

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

Additional Classification:
  D. Software
  D.1 PROGRAMMING TECHNIQUES

General Terms:
Design, Experimentation, Languages, Standardization

Keywords:
Weave.NET, aspect-oriented programming, common language infrastructure, language-independence