ADAing and ABETing TPS portability

Specific Ada constructs that decrease TPS portability are discussed. A portion of the Ada language specification contains machine-dependent features that may or may not be implemented by Ada compiler vendors. Ada language constructs can also be used to bypass the defined ABET interfaces (ATLAS/Ada based environment for test). Typical usage of these constructs and problems associated with them are described. Adherence to the ABET standards and to the recommendations presented should increase transportability and improve maintainability.<
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