Driving and extending legacy codes using Python - [EM programmer's notebook]
Date
2007
Authors
Davidson D.B.
Marais N.
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Abstract
Software-engineering aspects in computational electromagnetics (CEM) are becoming more important as the complexity of GEM codes continues to increase. Object-oriented programming (OOP) methods promise to alleviate the challenges posed by more-complex software systems, but offer little help for legacy codes. Python, an object-oriented very-high-level language (VHLL), can be used to extend legacy codes. It provides the dual benefit of a very productive programming environment and of enabling legacy codes to be migrated to object-oriented designs with low risk. The application of this method is described in the context of eMA GUS, a microwave Finite-Element Method code.
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Codes (symbols), Finite element method, FORTRAN (programming language), High level languages, Object oriented programming, Software engineering, Computational electromagnetics, Very-high level language, Electromagnetic waves
Citation
IEEE Antennas and Propagation Magazine
49
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49
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