TECHNIQUES
- Prepare program source language statements according to
program specifications and installation standards.
- Compile the source code into object code. Eliminate all
grammatical/syntactical errors encountered during compiling
(iterate until a "clean" compile).
- Link all object code and run time libraries to produce an
executable program.
NOTE: This sequence may vary depending on the method of
implementation. Some application development aids
(program generators) may develop object code directly
from specifications. As such, step one is not required
to produce source code. If a single module is being
produced, then steps one and two are all that are required.
TOOLS
During this activity, use the following types of tools:
- Text editors to write source code.
- Application development aids to generate code
(e.g., Program Generators, Fourth Generation Languages (4GL),
Report Writers, etc.).
- Compilers and linkers.