Stack-based problem identification for a software component

Details Stack-based problem identification for a software component Stack-based problem identification for a software component

2011-07-26

2011-07-26

Puente, Emerson C (Department: 2196)

Data processing: software development, installation, and managem

Software program development tool

Testing or debugging

C717S125000, C717S126000, C717S127000, C717S131000, C714S799000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07987450

ABSTRACT:
A solution for managing one or more problems in a software component is provided. The solution includes generating an identifier for each problem based on a call stack for the execution of the software component when the problem occurs. The identifier and a text message for the problem can be displayed to a user. The user can use the identifier to obtain information on the problem and/or one or more updates that address the problem. In one embodiment, the identifier comprises a hash value of the call stack, which is likely to result in a unique value for each possible call stack. In this manner, the identifier will likely provide a unique identifier for each problem.

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