Reuse : Right Idea , Wrong Representation ?

This paper introduces the DSLGen (Domain Specific Language Generator), an execution platform independent program generation system that produces optimized code (without reprogramming) for multiple execution platform architectures. The target computation is specified in a programming language independent, Implementation Neutral Specification (INS) form and need not ever be changed unless the target computation changes. The target execution platform architecture is specified separately in terms of high level domain specific descriptors. Only the platform specification needs to change when moving to a new platform. Key to this solution is the introduction of new representational abstractions for the early stages of generation. The overall conclusion from this research is that the new representational abstractions significantly amplify the reusability of the underlying componentry.