We currently have a compiler written in C++ and need a really good coder to do some changes and modifications. This is a multi-phased project. The source code will be provided and any supporting test programs to test the compiler.
Background:
The current compiler runs as a custom windows API. There is no UI. It is executed from a test program written in VB. The compiler does open up the command window during operation (something that needs to be eliminated.) The source code that is being sent to the compiler is written in a language similar to pascal but very simplistic. The source code is proprietary to our company and only the finally bidder will be sent the manual describing the use of the source code.
The compiler will compile user defined functions and the source code. The intermediate file output is a C++ program which is then run through Microsoft's compiler. The final output is a DLL which can only be run using a custom windows API.
When the final output is created from the compiler (referred to as a "strategy") it is run using the API from a VB test program. The strategy requires several input parameters. The strategy then reads a data source file (currently a text file), goes thorugh a lengthy calculations process and then output 5 seperate text files which are save to disk.
Statement of Work:
1. Modify the compiler so that the strategies will read from a proprietary data source and not from a text file.
2. Modify the compiler so that the startegy will output the results of the progam either to a database or returns it back to the calling program. (The prefered method would be to save the results in a SQL 7.0 database.)
3. Improve the error handling routine.
4. Recommend any other improvements.
5. Correct any code problems.
Timeframe:I estimate that a good programmer can accomplish this work in 10 to 20 hours.
## Deliverables
1) Complete and fully-functional working program(s) in executable form as well as complete source code of all work done.
2) Deliverables must be in ready-to-run condition, as follows (depending on the nature of the deliverables):
a) For web sites or other server-side deliverables intended to only ever exist in one place in the Buyer's environment--Deliverables must be installed by the Seller in ready-to-run condition in the Buyer's environment.
b) For all others including desktop software or software the buyer intends to distribute: A software installation package that will install the software in ready-to-run condition on the platform(s) specified in this bid request.
3) All deliverables will be considered "work made for hire" under U.S. Copyright law. Buyer will receive exclusive and complete copyrights to all work purchased. (No GPL, GNU, 3rd party components, etc. unless all copyright ramifications are explained AND AGREED TO by the buyer on the site per the coder's Seller Legal Agreement).
## Platform
Windows NT 4.0/sp 6a or Widows 2000 server.