Design of an integrated and extensible C++ programming environment

Abstract

This paper describes a framework and some techniques used in the construction of integrated and extensible programming environments. To support programming in complex object-oriented languages such as C++, a database that contains semantic information on the source programs is essential. Tools in such environments should be constructed in a highly integrated fashion around the database. In addition, new programming techniques and the acquisition of knowledge through experience create a need for extensions. Such environments have to be designed so that extensions can be made easily. Thus integration and extensibility are key features of such environments.