14 Specialized Needs Annexes

Ada 95, Ada 2005, Ada 2012, and Ada 2022 define a number of Specialized Needs Annexes, which are not required in all implementations. However, as described in this chapter, GNAT implements all of these annexes:

‘Systems Programming (Annex C)’

The Systems Programming Annex is fully implemented.

‘Real-Time Systems (Annex D)’

The Real-Time Systems Annex is fully implemented.

‘Distributed Systems (Annex E)’

Stub generation is fully implemented in the GNAT compiler. In addition, a complete compatible PCS is available as part of PolyORB, a separate product. Note, that PolyORB is a deprecated product and will be eventually replaced with other technologies such as RTI.

‘Information Systems (Annex F)’

The Information Systems annex is fully implemented.

‘Numerics (Annex G)’

The Numerics Annex is fully implemented.

‘Safety and Security / High-Integrity Systems (Annex H)’

The Safety and Security Annex (termed the High-Integrity Systems Annex in Ada 2005) is fully implemented.