SofTech

SofTech was a software company founded in 1973 by F. W. "Bill" Johnson and Donald H. Mitchell. It was one of the earliest software houses to focus exclusively on developing and selling software products rather than custom programming services. SofTech was instrumental in the early development of software engineering principles and methodologies.

The company's most notable contribution was its work on the U.S. Department of Defense's Ada programming language and its related development environment. SofTech played a significant role in the design, implementation, and standardization of Ada. They developed early compilers and tools for the language, helping to establish it as a major programming language for critical systems.

SofTech was also involved in the development of software for various government and commercial applications. They were known for their expertise in areas such as real-time systems, embedded software, and software reliability. The company published numerous papers and books on software engineering, contributing to the academic and professional understanding of the field.

Over the years, SofTech underwent several restructurings and acquisitions. Its legacy lives on through the continued use of Ada and the principles of software engineering that the company helped to champion. The company's focus on product development and its early contributions to software engineering practices left a lasting impact on the software industry.