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An alternative approach to arrays
Author(s) -
Andrews Gregory R.
Publication year - 1982
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.4380120508
Subject(s) - pascal (unit) , computer science , programming language , theoretical computer science , algorithm
This paper presents a new approach to the treatment of arrays in Pascal and Pascal‐like languages. The proposed mechanisms allow arrays to be used flexibly in assignments and as parameters to procedures while at the same time preserving the benefits of strong type checking. Several examples to illustrate the mechanisms are presented. Their implementation is also described.