ABOUT RECON2

What is RECON2?

RECON is a tool for "software reconnaissance", that is, for finding where program features are implemented in C code. RECON2 is distributed in source form and has been used successfully on a variety of MS-DOS and UNIX platforms. It is also available in executable format for MS-DOS platforms.

How does it work?

Suppose you need to ask "Where is call forwarding implemented in this telephone switch?" You would run a small set of test cases that involved forwarding a call and a second set that did not involve forwarding a call. RECON2 keeps traces of program execution for each run. Software reconnaissance then analyzes the traces to look for program components that were executed in the first set and not in the second.

What will I need to try it?

You need a copy of the RECON2 source code (or executable code for MS-DOS platforms) to compile on your system. A copy can be downloaded from this web site. Simply visit the download section by clicking at the bottom of this page.

What would a trial cost me?

No money. We are more interested in obtaining feedback from you which will help us improve RECON2.

What do I get out of it?

A technique to help your software engineers work faster and some tools to implement the technique.

Can RECON2 be used on anything besides C?

We can adapt our tool, and may be able able to support your programs. Contact us for an evaluation.

On-line RECON2 Documention

RECON2 Overview
Technical reports describe industrial case studies of Software Reconnaissance and related techniques.
Download a copy of RECON2.