Knowledgeable Development Environments

Title: Knowledgeable Development Environments

Research Question: How can we improve the documentation and communication of knowledge within software development environments?

Methodology: The authors propose the use of semantic properties, which are domain-specific documentation constructs with intuitive formal semantics. These properties are used to enhance the semantics of programming languages and are mapped into the semantic domain of their application.

Results: The authors demonstrate that semantic properties can be used as if they were semi-structured documentation. They show that these properties are not ignored by compilers and development environments, but rather are given attention through the use of augmented versions of such tools.

Implications: The use of semantic properties can significantly improve the documentation and communication of knowledge within software development environments. This can lead to more efficient and effective development, analysis, design, implementation, testing, and maintenance of software systems.

Link to Article: https://arxiv.org/abs/0204035v1 Authors: arXiv ID: 0204035v1