The use of computer language compilers in legacy code migration

Author

Chisolm, Kenneth C. ; Lisonbee, James C.

Author_Institution

Air Logistics Center, Hill AFB, UT, USA

fYear

1999

fDate

1999

Firstpage

137

Lastpage

145

Abstract

This paper begins with the premise that computer hardware will be replaced, and this will cause a significant impact on the associated legacy software. The paper will present the advantages of utilizing compiler design techniques in solution of legacy code migration. The primary advantages include lower costs to support a large body of test programs, decreased costs of future system upgrades, and continued support of Test Program Sets (TPS) code in the legacy language. A brief review of compiler design theory will also be presented. This review will concentrate on unique aspects involved in use of ATLAS combined with manufacturers native languages

Keywords

C language; automatic test software; device drivers; program compilers; ATLAS; COTS hardware; TPS code; computer language compilers; conversion plan; functional problems; future system upgrade costs; legacy code migration; legacy software; lower costs; test program support; Computer languages; Costs; Hardware; Instruments; Logistics; Military computing; Software engineering; Software testing; System testing; Test equipment;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

AUTOTESTCON '99. IEEE Systems Readiness Technology Conference, 1999. IEEE

Conference_Location

San Antonio, TX

ISSN

1080-7725

Print_ISBN

0-7803-5432-X

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/AUTEST.1999.800370

Filename

800370