Compact syntax for data scripting language

US8321833B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Microsoft Corporation · US

Inventors

• David E. Langworthy · Kirkland, US
• Bradford H. Lovering · Seattle, US
• Donald F. Box · Bellevue, US
• Giovanni M. Della-Libera · Seattle, US
• Jeffrey S. Pinkston · Des Moines, US
• Jeffrey C. Schlimmer · Redmond, US
• John D. Doty · Seattle, US
• John Lawrence Hamby · Port Townsend, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 3, 2008
• Grant date: Nov 27, 2012
• Expiry date: Sep 12, 2031

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G06F8/31
• WIPO field: Computer technology
• WIPO sector: Electrical engineering

Abstract

The subject disclosure relates to a syntax for a scripting language that allows data intensive applications to be written in a compact, human friendly, textual format. The scripting language can be a declarative programming language, such as the “D” programming language, which is well suited to the authoring of data intensive programs. A compact query syntax is provided for D that simplifies the expression of complex and data intensive programs. In another non-limiting aspect, conventional operator precedence is modified to accommodate the compact syntax and other unique features of a general purpose declarative programming language.