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Article: Graphical programming gains in instrumentation, data acquisition. (Products & Careers Edition)
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- November 19, 1992
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Vivid interfaces simplify use, improve productivity, change programming status quo
Vendors of test-instrumentation and data-acquisition software packages are taking advantage of several software advances to improve the power, flexibility, and ease-of-use of their products. Object-oriented-programming (OOP) techniques give users flexibility and code reusability. Graphical interfaces make operation simple enough for programmers with limited experience, and, in some cases, let users generate their own icons. And, such packages are appearing on a wider variety of platforms.
Although both academics and industry participants dispute the meaning of ...