Data processing: software development – installation – and managem – Software program development tool – Translation of code
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-30
2006-05-30
Dam, Tuan (Department: 2192)
Data processing: software development, installation, and managem
Software program development tool
Translation of code
C717S151000, C717S154000, C717S161000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07055144
ABSTRACT:
A method and system for optimizing the use of a plurality of processors when compiling a program in a computer system is disclosed. The method and system comprises providing a list of directories and a list of processors. The method and system further includes determining when a directory is available. The method and system includes assigning a directory to a next available processor in an ordered manner to allow the next available processor to compile at least one file within the directory. Finally, the method and system includes ensuring that the maximum number of directories can be processed by assigning a processor thereto. Through the use of the method and system in accordance with the present invention, compile cycle time for large programs is significantly reduced. Accordingly, the dependencies are updated simultaneously with the code changes, thereby allowing for the compiling of the large program with minimal dependency violations.
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Dam Tuan
Fowlkes Andre R
International Business Machines - Corporation
Sawyer Law Group LLP
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