A Framework-Based Environment for Object-Oriented Scientific Codes
Frameworks are reusable object-oriented designs for domain-specific programs. In our estimation, frameworks are the key to productivity and reuse. However, frameworks require increased support from the programming environment. A framework-based environment must include design aides and project brows...
| Main Authors: | , , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
1993-01-01
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| Series: | Scientific Programming |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/1993/545904 |
| Summary: | Frameworks are reusable object-oriented designs for domain-specific programs. In our estimation, frameworks are the key to productivity and reuse. However, frameworks require increased support from the programming environment. A framework-based environment must include design aides and project browsers that can mediate between the user and the framework. A framework-based approach also places new requirements on conventional tools such as compilers. This article explores the impact of object-oriented frameworks upon a programming environment, in the context of object-oriented finite element and finite difference codes. The role of tools such as design aides and project browsers is discussed, and the impact of a framework-based approach upon compilers is examined. Examples are drawn from our prototype C++ based environment. |
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| ISSN: | 1058-9244 1875-919X |