Debugging and runtime visualisation in a frame-based system

A full-time and fully funded studentship for the following in-person study project:

Debugging and runtime visualisation in a frame-based system

Frame-based editing is a novel program manipulation paradigm that combines advantages from both text-based and block-based editors. It has been implemented in the Stride language [1], and in the online Strype system [2].

The visualisation possibilities embedded in frame-based editors provide opportunities for improved debugging and runtime visualisation functionality, beyond what is available in typical text-based or block-based systems.

The goal of this project is to design and implement novel debugging/visualisation functionality in a frame-based system.

Candidates for this project must have exceptional programming skills in multiple languages, a deep understanding of object-orientation, interest in HCI and in programming education.

[1] https://stride-lang.net

[2] https://strype.org

References

https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/publications/frame-based-editing  

https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/publications/frame-based-editing-easing-the-transition-from-blocks-to-text-bas 

Application process

To be considered for the position candidates must apply via King’s

Apply online application system. Details are available at https://www.kcl.ac.uk/informatics/postgraduate/research-degrees

Please indicate Professor Kölling as the supervisor and quote Project: “Professor Kölling” in your application and all correspondence

The selection process will involve a pre-selection on documents and, if selected, will be followed by an invitation to an interview. If successful at the interview, an offer will be provided in due time.

Clarification questions before application can be directed to the project supervisor at michael.kolling@kcl.ac.uk.