Software Technology for Adaptable, Reliable Systems (STARS). Reuse Library Framework. Version 4.1. SunOS Implementation Modeler's Manual

Software Technology for Adaptable, Reliable Systems (STARS). Reuse Library Framework. Version 4.1. SunOS Implementation Modeler's Manual
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Release: 1993
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This manual is intended for the library domain modeler of a reuse library hosted on the Reuse Library Framework (RLF). Some information on RLF modeling maybe of interest to a library administrator managing the day-to-day operations of an RLF reuse library and making improvements. Specific information on operating an RLF library is given in the RLF Administrator's Manual.

Software Technology for Adaptable, Reliable System (STARS) Program. Reuse Library Process Model

Software Technology for Adaptable, Reliable System (STARS) Program. Reuse Library Process Model
Author: Reuben Pietro-Diaz
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Total Pages: 96
Release: 1991
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The Process Model described in this document is part of the Guidebook requirements for the STARS Reuse Library described in Subtask IS40.3 of the S Increment Task Proposal for STARS. The objective of a Process Model is to formally characterize the various processes that take place in the context of STARS Reuse Libraries. These processes include not only the operation and management of a reuse library but the preparation and analysis work required for establishing such libraries in participating organizations. This model supports a franchise view of the STARS libraries. The guidelines presented in this document focus on how to develop standard reuse libraries to facilitate the implementation of a nationwide reuse program. Standard guidelines make possible the development of independent libraries that fully comply with STARS requirements and at the same time provide certain degree of flexibility for organizations to specialize in specific application domains. This flexibility allows for a quick and decentralized development of specialized libraries resulting in a rapid deployment of the STARS libraries program.

Software Technology for Adaptable, Reliable Systems (STARS). Reuse Library Framework PCTE Binary Release Version 4.1. Version Description Document

Software Technology for Adaptable, Reliable Systems (STARS). Reuse Library Framework PCTE Binary Release Version 4.1. Version Description Document
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Total Pages: 55
Release: 1993
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The Reuse Library Framework (RLF) is an Ada system designed and implemented to support the production and installation of domain specific software library systems. The RLF is based on two fundamental subsystems: AdaKNET (Ada Knowledge NETwork) and AdaTAU (TAU is an acronym for Think Ask Update) which are knowledge representation and inferencing systems derived from systems previously developed by Paramax in Prolog. These subsystems are supported by an intergrating framework to allow them to be used in combination with each other. AdaKNET and AdaTAU are also equipped with interface specification languages (Library Model Definition Language (LMDL) and Rule Base Definition Language (RBDL) respectively) that are used to initialize domain models that describe the library (or application) domain. In addition to the support of library systems, the RLF was used to develop a prototype Ada unit test assistant during the STARS Foundations period and has been applied to the representation of software and reuse process models which are themselves machine processable.

STARS Reusability Guidelines

STARS Reusability Guidelines
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Total Pages: 58
Release: 1990
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A guide to software reuse using the STARS (Software Technology for Adaptable Reliable Systems) Repository. This document contains the IBM Stars Repository Guidebook, STARS Repository User's Guide, and STARS Reusability Guidelines. Each is described below. IBM STARS Repository Guidebook: A guide to the STARS Repository, providing high-level information for all users -- component reusers, component suppliers, and repository administrators. The Guidebook is organized according to the specific roles that users perform when using the system. STARS Repository User's Guide: A guide on how to access and use the STARS Repository. It provides the basic information needed to use the repository software, but it is not a comprehensive guide to the VAX computer, on which the repository is built. STARS Reusability Guidelines. A set of Ada coding guidelines for component development that emphasize reusability. Code that follows these guideline will be easier to reuse on multiple projects and platforms. Many examples are provided illustrating the guidelines. Keywords: STARS, software reuse, software reuse library, Ada coding guidelines, ADA.

Software Technology for Adaptable, Reliable Systems (STARS): Peer Review Capability Description

Software Technology for Adaptable, Reliable Systems (STARS): Peer Review Capability Description
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Total Pages: 24
Release: 1990
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The purpose of this document is to describe the prototype peer review capability for Ada source code that was developed as part of BR40 Repository Integration. Besides describing the operation of the prototype, this document contains information related to installation on a repository and recommendations for future work. One objective of the STARS Program is to institutionalize peer review of source code and technical documentation as part of the system development process. This prototype tool tests the concept of a folded tree editor to support on-line peer review of Ada source code. the capability, named AdaPEERmacs was developed from a public domain editor known as GNU Emacs (GNU). The tree editing functions were obtained from the University of Illinois. Basic descriptions and motivational material for tree rather than language-sensitive or syntax-directed editing are covered by (TREE). Section 2 lists referenced documents; Section 3 describes the prototype operation in the form of a user guide; and, Section 4 contains recommendations.