Re: Why do so many companies use Apex?

["James A. Krzyzanowski" <James_A_Krzyzanowski@raytheon.com>]

I concur with Jerry.  VAX Ada was my 1st intro to the Ada World and
Rational Apex was a great leap forward in progress.  Rational Apex is more
than just a compiler.  It is a software development environment.  We staff
about 100 software engineers for over 1.3 million SLOC.  We call C code.
We interface with Java.  Apex enabled us to succeed.

I also would make it a requirement that Apex is on the job before I am.

Jim

Jerry Petrey wrote:
> 
> Phaedrus wrote:
> >
> > <snip>
> >
> > Phaedrus
> 
> I have been using Rational Apex for many years on a number of different
> projects
> and I have found it to be the best thing that ever happened to Ada.  It
> is
> expensive but well worth it if it is used right (many times it is not,
> however).
> In one product you have all the integrated tools you need - Ada
> compiler, linker,
> Ada sensitive editor, CM tool, Target compiler interface, a host of
> analysis tools,
> coverage analysis tools, etc.
> 
> If your subsystems and views are set up properly (import and export
> relationships),
> Apex will enforce your system architecture by not allowing improper
> dependencies.
> Once your system is compiled, with one click you can visit any
> identifier or subprogram
> to see where it is defined.
> 
> I find it very fast in compilation speed (a lot faster than our target
> compiler).
> If you have the problems you mention, I suggest you look at getting some
> training
> on its use - it is well worth the investment.  Also look at your network
> - many
> times that is the bottleneck.
> 
> I can't imagine handling a large project in Ada without a tool like
> Apex.  In fact,
> I would not work on one that didn't use Apex.  I have seen how much it
> can help
> a large project to be successful and I would prefer not to waste my time
> struggling
> with primitive tools.
> 
> Jerry
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