Method of controlling the execution of object-oriented programs

Details Method of controlling the execution of object-oriented programs Method of controlling the execution of object-oriented programs

1989-12-15

1992-03-03

Fleming, Michael R.

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3642755, G06F 1100

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050939149

ABSTRACT:
A method used by a digital computer in controlling execution of an object-oriented program to effect a defined action, e.g., stopping the program, when a specified virtual function is invoked on a specified object during execution of the program. A breakpoint address is determined at run time, advantageously after the specified object is created in accordance with execution of the program. The breakpoint address determination is not based solely on symbol table, pre-execution, information, but in addition on information generated in conjunction with the creation of the specified object. The breakpoint is inserted while program execution is stopped at an intermediate program point after the specified object is created. After program execution is resumed and the specified virtual function is invoked in accordance with the program, the breakpoint fires. However, the defined action is performed only in response to determining that the firing occurred on the specified object.

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