Designing Software with Modula-3

P. Klein

           This paper describes the syntax and semantics of an
           architecture description language devised for   the design
           specification  of arbitrary software systems.  The  language
           features a  graphical notation showing the  system components
           and their structural and usability   relationships,  and  a
           textual   notation for  the description   of  individual
           interfaces based    on the Modula-3 programming language.
           On  the   basis  of  the   architecture language, several
           important and frequent problems are discussed and some
           methodological hints are given. Finally, the mapping of a
           given design   onto  programming  languages in    general
           and Modula-3 in particular is touched.