Title :
Software development in Ada and motif using a GUI builder
Author_Institution :
Sci. Applications Int. Corp., USA
Abstract :
Numerous tools are available in the computer industry that assist the developer by generating user interface code. The ease of use, benefits of abstraction, and the ability to generate compiler specific code are among the attractive reasons for using a Graphical User Interface (GUI) builder in a user interface project. Problems arise, however when developers expect and rely too much on these tools. This paper discusses specific benefits and drawbacks experienced while using a GUI builder to develop software on the Automated Validation (AutoVal) Program for the Avionics Logistics Branch of the Air Force Wright Laboratory (WL/AAAF)
Keywords :
Ada; aircraft computers; automatic programming; graphical user interfaces; software development management; software performance evaluation; Ada; Air Force Wright Laboratory; Automated Validation Program; Avionics Logistics Branch; GUI builder; Graphical User Interface; abstraction; avionics software; compiler specific code; computer industry; cost; user interface code; user interface project; Aerospace electronics; Application software; Costs; Displays; Embedded software; Graphical user interfaces; Programming; Software testing; Software tools; User interfaces;
Conference_Titel :
Aerospace and Electronics Conference, 1996. NAECON 1996., Proceedings of the IEEE 1996 National
Conference_Location :
Dayton, OH
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3306-3
DOI :
10.1109/NAECON.1996.517696
