Title :
MicroTool: an environment for programming microprocessors
Author :
Elshoff, James L. ; Marcotty, Michael
Author_Institution :
GM Res. Lab., Warren, MI, USA
Abstract :
A description is given of MicroTool, a programming environment that reports programming errors immediately, blocking their entry into the database from which both executable code and documentation are derived. MicroTool´s primary objective is to maintain a consistent database, meaning that the program is correct as far as MicroTool can tell. Aspects of MicroTool that are discussed include feedback to programmers; smart editing windows; address space layout; the program model; data definition; algorithm definition; combining edit, compile, and link; time and space measurement; and programming style.<>
Keywords :
database management systems; development systems; program diagnostics; programming environments; text editing; user interfaces; MicroTool; address space layout; algorithm definition; data definition; database; documentation; executable code; feedback; program model; programming environment; programming errors; programming microprocessors; programming style; smart editing windows; Assembly; Automobiles; Databases; Documentation; Flowcharts; Laboratories; Microprocessors; Programming environments; Sparks; Timing;
Journal_Title :
Software, IEEE
