SAMeDL — A pilot project

Abstract

Until one year ago, the SQL Ada Module Description Language (SAMeDL) primarily existed as theory. Early prototyping efforts based on the SQL Ada Module Extension (SAME) methodology were accomplished by Lockheed researchers [1]. However, developers of large information systems viewed implementation of SAMeDL as a high technical risk. The risk primarily stemmed from the lack of real-world application and enthusiasm among commercial database vendors regarding the development of SAMeDL compilers and tools. To promote the evolution of SAMeDL, the Ada Joint Program Office awarded an Ada Technology Insertion Program project to STATISTICA, Inc. At the end of the one-year project, STATISTICA had accomplished the project goals to: (1) evaluate the feasibility of SAMeDL by implementing a real application with SAMeDL; and (2) develop a robust SAMeDL compiler and toolset.