A Framework for Visualizing Object-Oriented Systems

This paper describes a new approach to visualizing program systems within the object-oriented paradigm. This approach is based on a TEX-like notation which has been extended and generalized for specifying graphical layout of arbitrary objects. The CLOS meta-level architecture is used to associate visualization and application objects. We propose several useful techniques such as indirect values, slot and method demons, and instance-specific metaobjects. Our techniques require no modifications to the systems which are selected for visualization. We demonstrate the feasibility of our approach using application domains such as CLOS debugging and constraint systems.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 1990
• Where: OOPSLA
• Authors: Volker Haarslev, Ralf Möller
• Keywords: Arbitrary Objects, CLOS Meta-level Architecture, Object-oriented Paradigm, OOPSLA 1990, Security Privacy