Algorithm Animation with Symbol Processing Robots

This experience report demonstrates several running programs with visual, animated, colorful displays of "algorithms in action." A common element of all of the programs is the use of "symbots" (symbol processing robots), which conceptually move about over a twodimensional grid of cells. Each program is a "teaching example" illustrating selected aspects of computer science, object oriented program specification and design, or collaborative engineering. The Situation Driven Modeling Language (SDML) created by Cherry [1] played a key role in developing these examples. (See web site http://sdml.com for more details. )

• Type: Conference
• Year: 1998
• Where: SIGADA
• Authors: Brad S. Crawford
• Keywords: Object Oriented Program, Programming Languages, SIGADA 1998, Situation Driven Modeling, Symbol Processing Robots