Java2Sequence: a tool for the visualization of object-oriented programs in introductory programming

ABSTRACT

This poster presents a Java based visualization tool for introductory object-oriented courses. The tool generates UML Sequence Diagrams from the execution of Java programs. The generated diagrams are enriched with a set of textual annotations that facilitate comprehension as they "connect" code and the respective diagrammatic representation.

References

1. M. Kölling. BlueJ -- The interactive Java environment. http://www.bluej.org/. Accessed on 2011/04/07.
2. OMG. UML 2.3. http://www.omg.org/spec/UML/2.3/. Accessed on 2011/04/17.

Index Terms

• Social and professional topics

  • Professional topics

    • Computing education

      • Computing education programs

        • Computer science education