Date of Graduation
1999
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Type
MS
College
Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources
Department
Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering
Committee Chair
Murali Sitaraman
Abstract
The objective of this project is to develop a generator for a class of syntax-free conceptual editors called "programming wizards". These editors provide a model of software that is especially suitable for novice software developers, freeing them from intricate syntactic details. The effectiveness of these editors is demonstrated by showing how they ease learning of component-based software engineering principles in introductory computer science classrooms. The notion of programming wizard generation is expected to be generally applicable for teaching other principles without the intrusiveness of particular specification / programming syntax.
Recommended Citation
Goff, Windell Hansford II, "Programming wizards: Generating syntax-free conceptual editors." (1999). Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports. 10389.
https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/etd/10389