Conscientious programming using PMA

ABSTRACT

This paper describes the use of APL systems at Philips to assist in providing a controlled application support environment and examines in detail an APL software management system, PMA (Program Maintenance Aid).

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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 maintenance

Additional Classification:
  D. Software
  D.2 SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
  D.3 PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES
      D.3.2 Language Classifications

          Nouns: APL
      D.3.3 Language Constructs and Features
          Subjects: Data types and structures

General Terms:
Design, Languages, Management, Security