Aspectual Polymorphism: Technical Report NU-CCS-01-09, College of Computer Science, Northeastern University, September 2001.

Erik Ernst, David H. Lorenz

Research output: Working paper

Abstract

There are two important points of view on inclusion (subtype) polymorphism in object-oriented programs, namely polymorphic access and dynamic dispatch. These features are essential for object-orientation, and it is worthwhile to consider whether they are supported in aspect-oriented programming (AOP). In AOP, pieces of crosscutting behavior are extracted from the base code and localized in aspects, losing as a result their polymorphic capabilities while introducing new and unexplored issues. In this paper, we explore what kinds of polymorphism AOP languages should support. Aspectual polymorphism can make aspects more expressive and reusable across programs, yet keep them safe.
Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationBoston, MA 02115
StatePublished - 1 Sep 2001

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