Automatic generation of computer programs
Noah S. Prywes · 1977
This is an introduction and summary of research on Automatic Program Generation conducted at the Moore School, University of Pennsylvania. This research culminated in development of a Module Description Language (MODEL) designed for use by management, business, or accounting specialists who are not required to have computer training. MODEL statements describe input, output, and various formulae associated with system specification. No processing or sequencing information is required from the user. A MODEL Processor analyzes the specifications and interacts with the user in resolving inconsistencies, ambiguities and incompleteness. A program for performing the required functions is then generated based on the complete specification.