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Using Memory Transfer Language (MTL) as a Tool for Program Dry-running

by Leonard J. Mselle
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International Journal of Computer Applications
Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA
Volume 85 - Number 9
Year of Publication: 2014
Authors: Leonard J. Mselle
10.5120/14873-3250

Leonard J. Mselle . Using Memory Transfer Language (MTL) as a Tool for Program Dry-running. International Journal of Computer Applications. 85, 9 ( January 2014), 45-51. DOI=10.5120/14873-3250

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title = { Using Memory Transfer Language (MTL) as a Tool for Program Dry-running },
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issn = { 0975-8887 },
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Abstract

In this paper, the use of visualization techniques in teaching and learning programming is revisited. It is demonstrated that MTL can be used to visualize most of programming aspects. MTL, as a tool for dry-running programs, tracing and correcting codes is used in a class experiment. Results show that MTL can be used in teaching novice programmers to improve their coding abilities.

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Computer Science
Information Sciences

Keywords

Program visualization Memory Transfer Language (MTL) comprehension program dry-running

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