Technological Steps toward a Software Component Industry

A machine_independent abstract program representation is presented that is twice as compact as machine code for a CISC processor. It forms the basis of an implementation, in which the process of code generation is deferred until the time of loading. Separate compilation of program modules with type_safe interfaces, and dynamic loading (with code generation) on a per_module basis are both supported. of the implemented system, working with modules in the abstract representation is as convenient as working with native object_files, although it leads to several new capabilities. The combination of portability with practicality denotes a step toward a software component industry.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 1994
• Where: PLSA
• Authors: Michael Franz
• Keywords: Abstract Program Representation, Cisc Processor, Code Generation, PLSA 1994, Programming Languages