A Proposed Software Description Language for Representing Program Logic in XML

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction
• Literature Review
• The Proposed Language: SDLX
• SDLX Structure
• SDLX Syntax
• SDLX Semantics
• SDLX Example
• SDLX Implementation
• SDLX Application
• Conclusion

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This thesis aims to propose a new Software Description Language (SDL) for representing program logic in XML, addressing the limitations of existing languages and providing a standardized approach. The key themes explored in this work include:

• The need for a standardized and formal approach to representing program logic.
• Leveraging XML's capabilities for describing software structures and logic.
• The development of a comprehensive SDL with a defined structure, syntax, and semantics.
• The practical implementation and application of the proposed language.
• The evaluation and validation of the proposed SDL.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Introduction: This chapter provides an overview of the research problem, highlighting the limitations of existing SDLs and the need for a new approach. It introduces the proposed language, SDLX, and outlines the thesis's objectives and methodology.
• Literature Review: This chapter explores existing SDLs and their limitations. It examines previous research on representing program logic using XML and identifies key areas for improvement. This review provides the theoretical foundation for the proposed SDLX.
• The Proposed Language: SDLX: This chapter introduces SDLX, the proposed SDL, detailing its structure, syntax, and semantics. It includes a detailed discussion of each component and provides an example illustrating how SDLX can represent program logic in XML.
• SDLX Implementation: This chapter describes the implementation of SDLX, including the design choices and the tools used for its development. It outlines the key features of the implementation and the challenges encountered during the process.
• SDLX Application: This chapter showcases the application of SDLX in a real-world scenario. It demonstrates how the proposed language can be used to effectively represent program logic, highlighting its benefits and demonstrating its practical value.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This thesis focuses on the development and application of a new Software Description Language (SDL) for representing program logic in XML. Key terms include: Software Description Language (SDL), program logic, XML, representation, formalization, standardization, implementation, application, and evaluation.