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Tracking stale comments in source code listings

US8607193B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 16, 2012
Grant dateDec 10, 2013
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Expiry dateMar 11, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F8/73
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Managing comments within computer software source code by detecting a change in a portion of computer software source code, identifying a comment that is associated with the portion, and providing an indication that the comment was not changed subsequent to the portion being changed.

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