Modifiability Experiences with Ada (Trademark) Software

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Abstract:

This paper presents some of the techniques used by the Standard Automated Remote to Automatic Digital Network AUTODIN Host SARAH Development Team to increase the modifiability of their software. The first section of the paper provides some background information on the Ada evaluation task and defines the scope of the paper. The second section looks at some of the main issues associated with modifiability. A definition of modifiability is established and reasons that software will require modification are given. Some of the benefits of producing modifiable software are covered along with some of the costs and problems. The third section looks at specific methods that can aid the production of modifiable software. This section states that a sound software engineering methodology is the single most important factor in the development of modifiable software. However, program structure, general coding practices, and internal documentation standards are also important and can significantly add to a software projects modifiability. The final section summarizes some of the main points and provides some recommendations on the development of modifiable Ada software.

Author(s):
No Author(s) Identified
Author Organization(s):
COMMAND AND CONTROL SYSTEMS OFFICE TINKER AFB OK
Descriptive Note:
Ada evaluation project series no. 8
Pagination:
0026

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_8.2.1_Partner with Governments and Institutions; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_1.3.2_Personnel Management; JCA_4.3_Maintain
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*ADA PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE, *COMPUTER PROGRAMMING, *COMPUTER NETWORKS, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, MODIFICATION, INTERNAL, STANDARDS, TELEPHONE SYSTEMS, DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS, METHODOLOGY, COMPUTER PROGRAMS, TEST AND EVALUATION, CODING
Field(s)/Group(s):
Computer Systems Management and Standards
Keyword(s):
SARAH(STANDARD AUTOMATED REMOTE TO AUTODIN HOST), AUTODIN(AUTOMATIC DIGITAL NETWORK)
Report Date:
1987 Apr 29