Cross-Reference Tools

• Cross-reference tools:

  • scan and extract information from the source code, creating a program database
  • provide a query interface for a software engineer to access the extracted information

• Examples:

  • Unix: Masterscope (LISP), Cscope, CIA, Centerline’s CodeCenter, cxref
  • PC: Visual C++

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