Beacons in Computer Program Comprehension

这项研究关注的是认知过程 参与开发计算机程序。 具体 研究的现象是“灯塔”的作用-陈规定型观念 程序片段-在生产和理解计算机 程序. 从各种程序类型和在一个 将研究各种编程情况。 该奖项是一项规划补助金，由 妇女研究机会倡议。支撑 将使主要研究者能够制定详细的 方法和实验计划。

This research is concerned with the cognitive processes involved in developing computer programs. The specific phenomenon studied is the role of "beacons" - stereotyped program fragments - in producing and understanding computer programs. Beacons from a variety of program types and in a variety of programming situations will be studied. This award is a planning grant, funded under the Research Opportunities for Women (ROW) Initiative. The support will enable the Principal Investigator to develop a detailed methodology and experimental plan.