DocumentCode
1359160
Title
Iconic programming: where to go?
Author
Ichikawa ; Hirakawa, Masahito
Author_Institution
Eng. Fac., Hiroshima Univ., Japan
Volume
7
Issue
6
fYear
1990
Firstpage
63
Lastpage
68
Abstract
Pioneering work in iconic languages is briefly recounted, and arguments regarding the feasibility of their use as programming languages are examined. In particular, their usefulness to computer professionals and for large programs is discussed. Approaches to designing good iconic interfaces are examined. Progress to date in iconic programming research is summarized.<>
Keywords
graphical user interfaces; high level languages; visual programming; iconic interfaces; iconic languages; Application software; Computer languages; Fires; Handicapped aids; Instruments; Man machine systems; Object oriented modeling; Programming environments; Programming profession; Visualization;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Software, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0740-7459
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/52.60590
Filename
60590
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