Automatic programming by design specification database for communication software

Automatic program generation by a design specification database is discussed. It is noted that, in the area of communication software, modular design techniques and high-level language compilers and debuggers have been introduced, but few tools for supporting the software design process have been implemented. It is proposed that the design specifications be standardized and each design specification be put in a database of relational table forms for the purpose of supporting the design process. The types of design specifications needed to be incorporated in the design specification database and the elements of each table format are discussed. On the basis of these considerations, a design specification database support system was developed. This support system includes a feature for automatically generating program codes of the module interface, a document printing feature, and a table editor of the design specification database.>