Abstract

Dataflow languages are languages that support the notion of data flowing from one operation to another. The flow concept gives dataflow languages the advantage of representing dataflow programs in graphical forms. This thesis presents a graphical programming system that supports the editing and simulating of dataflow programs. The system is implemented on an AT&T UnixTM PC.

A high level graphical dataflow language, GDF language, is defined in this thesis. In GDF language, all the operators are represented in graphical forms. A graphical dataflow program is formed by drawing the operators and connecting the arcs in the Graphical Editor which is provided by the system. The system also supports a simulator for simulating the execution of a dataflow program. It will allow a user to discover the power of concurrency and parallel processing. Several simulation control options are offered to facilitate the debugging of dataflow programs.

Library of Congress Subject Headings

Visual programming languages (Computer science); Visual programming (Computer science)

Publication Date

1-1988

Document Type

Thesis

Student Type

Graduate

Degree Name

Computer Science (MS)

Department, Program, or Center

Computer Science (GCCIS)

Advisor

Alan R. Kaminsky

Advisor/Committee Member

Donald L. Kreher

Advisor/Committee Member

Peter G. Anderson

Comments

Physical copy available from RIT's Wallace Library at QA76.65 .J438 1988

Campus

RIT – Main Campus

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