Does a good programming support environment provide the equivalent of speedometers and other gauges ?

The developer needs to be able to ascertain that the work they are doing is actually adding value. You need the equivalent of a window you can look out, to see what's actually going on.





It is much ';cheaper'; to acquire a second-rate ';programming support environment';, pehaps one that is definitely known not to work. This can be augmented with ';performance appraisal'; so you will obtain feedback that you are on track.Does a good programming support environment provide the equivalent of speedometers and other gauges ?
Small programs (%26lt;1M new slocs) that run on a single computer can normally get by with only a modern IDE.





Larger projects need something that provides visibility into the operation of the system. This often includes specialized distributed debuggers, Tektronic lab equipment, and NI Lab view.





I am not certain where your are going or coming from with these questions. They are all pretty well understood and handled by modern manufacturers. If you have additional questions please feel free to email me.