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Gain a deep understanding of the Ada programming language with this essential volume from the Ada Companion Series. Published by Cambridge University Press, this book provides the fundamental reasoning behind the design and development of the language. It serves as a comprehensive resource for developers and engineers who need to understand the logic used during its creation. This edition includes important corrections to the original printing by the Ada Joint Program Office (AJPO), making it a reliable and updated reference. Whether you are currently using Ada in your professional work or evaluating its potential for new projects, this text offers the necessary context to master its application. As noted by Choice, this work is an invaluable resource for scholars and historians. It provides a systematic description written by the language's own inventors, explaining both the what and the why of Ada. This book is a must-read for anyone looking to move beyond basic syntax and understand the architectural decisions that define the language.

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Provides the original design rationale written by the inventors of the Ada programming language.

Includes vital corrections to the original printing from the Ada Joint Program Office (AJPO).

Offers a systematic and well-structured description for both current users and new adopters.

Serves as a primary reference for scholars and historians interested in computing history.

Part of the authoritative Ada Companion Series published by Cambridge University Press.

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04 April 1991
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