Ada, C, C++, and Java vs. The Steelman

This paper compares four computer programming languages (Ada95, C, C++, and Java) with the requirements of "Steelman", the original requirements document for the Ada computer programming language. This paper provides a view of the capabilities of each of these languages, and should help those trying to understand their tec hnical similarities, differences, and capabilities. hnical similarities, differences, and capabilities.