Listening to Program Slices

Berman, L.; Gallagher, K.

Listening to Program Slices

Berman, L.; Gallagher, K.

Authors

L. Berman

K. Gallagher

Abstract

Comprehending a computer program can be a daunting task. There is much to understand, including the interaction among different parts of the code. Program slicing is a vehicle that can help one understand this interaction. Because present-day visual development environments tend to become cluttered, and because a program slice may involve the interaction among a number of sections of code, the authors have explored the sonification of program slices. This investigation has produced an understanding of how to sonify slices in a manner appropriate for the software developer as program comprehender. Secondarily, the investigation has produced a better understanding of musical sonification techniques that are non-melodic and non-harmonic. This exploration is a proof-of-concept and pilot for further research.

Citation

Berman, L., & Gallagher, K. (2006). Listening to Program Slices.

Conference Name	International Conference on Auditory Display : ICAD-06
Conference Location	London, England
Start Date	Jun 20, 2006
End Date	Jun 23, 2006
Publication Date	2006-06
Deposit Date	Oct 10, 2008
Publicly Available Date	Oct 10, 2008
Pages	172-175
ISBN	09022382132
Publisher URL	http://www.dcs.qmul.ac.uk/research/imc/icad2006/proceedings/papers/index.html
Additional Information	Contribution: Rigor: Impact: Significance: Conference dates: 20-23 June 2006.