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TAUS: A file-based software understanding tool

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A program called TAUS, a Tool for Analyzing and Understanding Software, was developed. It is designed to help the programmer analyze and understand the software interactively. Its aim is to reduce the dependence on human intelligence in software understanding and improve the programmer's understanding productivity. The design and implementation of TAUS and its application are described.

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  1. Nanjíng University, Nanjing, China

    Xianglín Fei, Wang Chengzao, Wang Hezhen & Zhao Changmiao

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Fei, X., Wang, C., Wang, H. et al. TAUS: A file-based software understanding tool. J. of Comput. Sci. & Technol. 5, 57–63 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02946564

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