Visualizing optimization algorithms via rapid prototyping of graphical user interfaces

Author

Beetem, John F.

Author_Institution

Mitre Corp., Reston, VA, USA

fYear

1992

fDate

23-25 Jun 1992

Firstpage

280

Lastpage

291

Abstract

Graphical visualization of algorithm behavior can be a powerful technique for assessing the effectiveness of different algorithms and heuristics, provided that the graphical user interface (GUI) can be prototyped and modified quickly. Visualization was used to prototype a placement and routing package for the MITRE digital transform machine (DTM), a reconfigurable logic array. Use of the galaxy, programming language and environment greatly simplified GUI construction, allowing the prototyper to concentrate on placement and routing algorithms instead of the details of conventional GUI programming

Keywords

data visualisation; graphical user interfaces; high level languages; optimisation; programming environments; software prototyping; MITRE; digital transform machine; galaxy; graphical user interface; heuristics; optimization algorithm visualisation; placement package; programming environment; programming language; rapid prototyping; reconfigurable logic array; routing package; Computer languages; Graphical user interfaces; Heuristic algorithms; Logic arrays; Packaging machines; Programmable logic arrays; Prototypes; Reconfigurable logic; Routing; Visualization;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Rapid System Prototyping, 1992. Shortening the Path from Specification to Prototype, 1992 International Workshop on

Conference_Location

Research Triangle Park, NC

Print_ISBN

0-8186-3520-7

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/IWRSP.1992.243900

Filename

243900