SID: a graphical browser

Abstract

Humans have powerful image processing systems which can assist in managing large amount of information. Program visualization can be used to exploit this capability to make complex systems manageable. In addition to being a tool for managing complexity, program visualization can support the maintenance of conceptual integrity, by providing a framework for viewing the program as a whole. This paper presents SID, a program visualization tool. The program view is determined by a control panel, which is accessed by the user and a knowledge based assistant called the Gue. SID is a prototype system for viweing C++ programs.