TakeFive Software Announces Enhanced Java and Cross-Language Development Support with Sniff+J.SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 24, 1998-- Advanced Code Comprehension and Analysis Tools Simplify Development Across Multiple Languages and Platforms TakeFive Software, a leading provider of development platforms for object-oriented projects, today announced enhanced support for Java and cross-language development with SNiFF+J, the Java version of SNiFF+, the company's integrated, multi-platform development environment. Incorporating a complete set of code comprehension tools, SNiFF+J provides an easy-to-use environment for cross-platform and cross-language development projects. Offering an integrated set of source code analysis, browsing, navigation, comprehension, editing, make and configuration management tools, SNiFF+J is an ideal solution for object-oriented developers adding Java code and objects to existing projects developed in C and C++. By enabling developers to utilize the same tool set, user interface and commands across multiple platforms and languages, SNiFF+J provides a single solution that reduces programmers' learning time and enhances productivity. "As development across multiple platforms, such as NT and UNIX UNIX Operating system for digital computers, developed by Ken Thompson of Bell Laboratories in 1969. It was initially designed for a single user (the name was a pun on the earlier operating system Multics). , and multiple languages, such as Java, C and C++, becomes increasingly common, developers need a single, easy-to-use solution for adding Java code and objects to large, existing code bases," said Mark Pittman, TakeFive vice president of marketing. "SNiFF+J provides Java developers with productivity-enhancing tools that simplify cross-platform and cross-language development projects." SNiFF+J is fully compliant with Sun's Java Development Kit (language, compiler) Java Development Kit - (JDK) A free Sun Microsystems product which provides the environment required for programming in Java. The JDK is available for a variety of platforms, but most notably Sun Solaris and Microsoft Windows. http://java.sun. (JDK (Java Development Kit) A Java software development environment from Sun. It includes the JVM, compiler, debugger and other tools for developing Java applets and applications. Each new version of the JDK adds features and enhancements to the language. ) 1.1+ standard. The SNiFF+J debugger includes a threads viewer and graphical data browser for efficiently debugging large, corporatewide Java applications. Offering full support for Java inner classes, the SNiFF+J browsing system enables the analysis of anonymous classes, which provides full analysis of Java beans and components. SNiFF+J integrates with all popular development tools, including editors, CMVC CMVC - Configuration Management Version Control from IBM. tools, compilers and debuggers, enabling developers to use their favorite tools in conjunction with SNiFF+J. TakeFive at JavaOne TakeFive will be demonstrating SNiFF+J v2.4 in booth No. 505 at the JavaOne Developer Conference in San Francisco, Calif., March 24-27, 1998. Pricing and Availability SNiFF+ v2.4 is available now for a list price of $1,995 for one node-locked license. SNiFF+ supports Windows NT and Windows 95 and all major UNIX platforms. The SNIFF+ CD contains binaries for all supported platforms, online documentation, tutorials, and ready-to-use integration modules. About SNiFF+ SNiFF+, the leading development platform for object-oriented projects and teams, provides an integrated collection of source code analysis, browsing, navigation, comprehension, editing, make, and configuration management tools for C, C++, FORTRAN, Java and IDL (1) (Interface Definition Language) A language used to describe the interface to a routine or function. For example, objects in the CORBA distributed object environment are defined by an IDL, which describes the services performed by the object and how the data developers. With support for Windows and all major UNIX platforms, SNiFF+ enables developers in cross-development and heterogeneous development environments, to utilize the same tool set and GUI (Graphical User Interface) A graphics-based user interface that incorporates movable windows, icons and a mouse. The ability to resize application windows and change style and size of fonts are the significant advantages of a GUI vs. a character-based interface. , reducing programmers' learning time and enhancing productivity. SNiFF+ combines high-performance, based on its unique Fuzzy Parsing See parse. parsing - parser (TM) technology, and scalability with an intuitive and easy-to-learn graphical user interface graphical user interface (GUI) Computer display format that allows the user to select commands, call up files, start programs, and do other routine tasks by using a mouse to point to pictorial symbols (icons) or lists of menu choices on the screen as opposed to having to . SNiFF+ has been widely deployed by major corporations in the financial services, telecommunications and computer industries, as well as in large development departments of other industries. More than 12,000 developers use SNiFF+ worldwide. About TakeFive Software TakeFive Software was founded in 1992 with a charter to provide powerful tools for managing and developing complex software projects. The company's headquarters are in Salzburg, Austria, with U.S. headquarters in Cupertino, Calif., and offices in France, Germany and UK. TakeFive Software is a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of Integrated Systems Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :INTS INTS Interdisciplinary Studies INTS International Neurotrauma Symposium INTS Integrated NIMA Telecomm System INTS Improved Night Targeting System ), a leading provider of software tools for embedded systems. CONTACT: TakeFive Software Mark Pittman, 408/777-1440 x226 mark@takefive.com or Walt & Company Communications Melissa Neumann, 408/496-2983 mneumann@walt.com |
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