Inserting implicit sequence points into computer program code to support debug operations
US10664252B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 7, 2017 |
| Grant date | May 26, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F11/3698
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Optimization of computer program code can be performed during compilation of the computer program code. During the compilation of the computer program code, at least a first location in the computer program code that performs a calculation on at least one parameter value that affects a user experience provided by the computer program code can be automatically determined. During the optimization, a first implicit sequence point can be inserted into the computer program code at the automatically determined first location, wherein the first implicit sequence point is configured to provide a virtual read of at least a first symbol contained in the computer program code when the first implicit sequence point is reached during execution of the computer program code during a debug operation performed on the computer program code after the computer program code is optimized and compiled.
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