Use of Ada language in the communications industry

In this article, Fabien Chouteau from AdaCoreExplains the importance of secure software in the emerging communications industry.

Ada is a cutting-edge programming language developed by teams used around the world for critical software. It is unique among languages ​​in that it helps detect and eliminate errors early in the software life cycle when they are less expensive to correct. Ada helps build reliable and secure software without sacrificing performance.

History of Ada

Ada was initially developed in the early 1980s (this version is generally known as Ada 83) by a team led by Dr. Jean Espiah at CII-Honeywell-Bull in France. The language was revised and improved in an upwardly compatible manner in the early 1990s under the leadership of Mr. Tucker Taft of Intermetrics in the US. The resulting language, Ada 95, was the first internationally standardized object-oriented language (ISO). Under the auspices of ISO, another (minor) revision known as Ada 2005 was completed as an amendment to the standard. The next version of the language standard was Ada 2012, which introduced full support for contract-based programming (including subprogram pre- and post-conditions), among other features. The latest version of Ada is 2022, and this has brought some improvements in usability and readability.

The name “Ada” is not an abbreviation; It was chosen in honor of Augusta Ada Lovelace (1815-1852), the mathematician considered the world’s first female programmer due to her work with Charles Babbage. She is also the daughter of the poet Lord Byron.

Accuracy in communications

The importance of QoS in 5G, WifiX, public and private satellite networks has identified a specific need for specialized network tools for accurate latency measurement. This accuracy is essential to the functionality of the applications.

I forgot youa Canadian telecommunications startup, specializes in high-precision network latency tools for 5G and IoT. They were faced with the challenge of improving quantitative latency metrics into practical strategies for improving quality of service (QoS) and customer satisfaction with network performance. They used GNAT Pro for Ada to create stable and resource-efficient networking tools, successfully meeting real-time communications requirements.

There are several reasons why Ada is a suitable programming language for this type of project. The ability to compile Ada code into small, fast executables using GNAT Pro is ideal. Clear language coding improves readability and collaborative development. It simplifies data processing by allowing direct naming and ordering of record fields, eliminating the need for bit switching in other languages. Ada also provides synchronization while maintaining the performance benefits of the original assembly.

As we look to a future where digital communication is more important than ever, Ada is emerging as a powerful tool that can drive innovation while ensuring the high integrity of communications software. The continued development and application of Ada in such areas promises to enhance technological capabilities and maintain the highest standards of software excellence. This positions Ada as an essential asset in the toolkit of developers aiming to shape the future of communications.

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