A Comparison of Programming Languages for Software Engineering.

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Abstract:

Four programming languages Fortran, Cobol, Jovial, and the proposed DOD standard -- variously called DOD-1, Strawman, Woodman, Tinman, and Ironman are compared in the light of modern ideas of good software engineering practice. The comparison begins by identifying a core for each language that captures the essential properties of the intent of the language designers. These core languages then serve as a basis for the discussion of the language philosophies and the impact of the language on gross program organization and on the use of individual statements.

Author(s):
Shaw, Mary ; Almes, Guy T. ; Newcomer, Joseph M. ; Reid, Brian K. ; Wulf, William A.
Author Organization(s):
CARNEGIE-MELLON UNIV PITTSBURGH PA DEPT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
Descriptive Note:
Interim rept.,
Pagination:
0098

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
RADC-TR-78-58, GIDEP-E097-0320
Contract/Grant Number(s):
F30602-75-C-0218
Task Number(s):
08
Project Number(s):
5550
Monitor Series:
TR-78-58, E097-0320
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_5.4.3_Establish Rule Sets; JCA_2_Battlespace Awareness; JCA_2.1_Planning and Direction; JCA_2.1.1_Define and Prioritize Requirements; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_5.2.3_Share Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.2_Apply Situational Understanding; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_6.3.3_Spectrum Management
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
C4I
Descriptor(s):
*PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES, COMPUTER PROGRAMS, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, CORES, COMPARISON, FORTRAN, STANDARDIZATION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Computer Programming and Software
Keyword(s):
Software engineering, Jovial programming language, Cobol, Ironman programming language, PE63728F, WURADC55500814
Report Date:
1978 Apr 01