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Using pascal in a fortran environment
Author(s) -
Mohilner Patricia R.
Publication year - 1977
Publication title -
software: practice and experience
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.437
H-Index - 70
eISSN - 1097-024X
pISSN - 0038-0644
DOI - 10.1002/spe.4380070307
Subject(s) - fortran , pascal (unit) , programming language , computer science , procedural programming , high level programming language , programming paradigm , inductive programming
The ability to use existing libraries is essential if a programming language is to be of practical value. This paper presents the experience gained in using Pascal in a Fortran environment and details the resolution of problems encountered in file communication, parameter passing and establishing default values under the condition of mixed language programming. It is concluded that Pascal is viable as a practical programming language, provided that EXTERN and FORTRAN procedures are implemented.