Re: 4GL code in a deliverable (was: ARIANE-5 Failure)

[dewar@cs.nyu.edu (Robert Dewar)]

Ken said

"
Would this "truth" also exist if the device used to generate the Ada code
from the database was a human being, rather than a machine? It seems to
me the consequence of this interpretation of Ada policy is that all requirements
and design artifacts must be generated without the use of tools, else an
Ada waiver is required!"

nonsense, no one is saying that! What is being said is that the critical
point is what level the code will be maintained at. If the code is to be
maintained at the Ada source level, then it matters not a whit how it
was developed, by humans, clever tools, or friendly martians. 

If on the other hand, the maintenance is to be done on the "original" source
code (which may of course be in the form of a database and not a text in the
normal sense -- that makes no difference), then indeed it is important to
be sure that this source code is written in an appropritae language, which
is properly supported, preferably standardized, and preferably avoids
the danger of single sourced tools.

Ken, do you really disagree with this? If so, I am surprised, and would
appreciate you making the source of your disagreement clear!