The generative approach to software development
Gary L. Hill · 1977
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD/NIH) provided funding to DUALabs for the analysis of unique data processing problems posed by large statistical data files. One mechanism that resulted from this activity was the CENTS-AID II system, which reduces the cost of accessing large data files by as much as 80%. The generative programming techniques designed into the system are responsible for this significant cost reduction. CENTS-AID is currently being used in over 50 computer sites around the world including the Belgian Archives, University of Heidelberg, Prudential Insurance Company, Congressional Budget Office, Social Security Administration, National Institutes of Health, and the New York State Workmen's Compensation Board. The system is operational on the IBM 360/370 under OS and DOS. A Honeywell 6000 Series version will be available in the near future.