Salesforce, inc. (20240303173). RENDERING A STACK TRACE VISUALIZATION DISPLAY simplified abstract
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RENDERING A STACK TRACE VISUALIZATION DISPLAY
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Inventor(s)
Ravi Sankar Pulle of San Francisco CA (US)
Ajay Krishna Borra of San Francisco CA (US)
Alexander Kouthoofd of San Francisco HI (US)
RENDERING A STACK TRACE VISUALIZATION DISPLAY - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240303173 titled 'RENDERING A STACK TRACE VISUALIZATION DISPLAY
The abstract describes a method and system for visualizing a stack trace display, where stack frames are arranged based on ancestry order.
- Stack trace visualization display is rendered based on the order of ancestry from the received stack trace.
- Stack frames are stacked in the visualization display, with each frame represented by a rectangle and specific text.
- The rectangle and text for each stack frame are rendered independently at different locations on the display.
- The text overlays the rectangle, providing detailed information about each stack frame.
- This method allows for a clear and organized representation of the stack trace for better analysis.
Potential Applications: - Software development tools for debugging and performance optimization. - System monitoring and troubleshooting in production environments. - Educational tools for teaching about program execution and stack traces.
Problems Solved: - Improves the visualization of stack traces for easier analysis. - Enhances the understanding of program execution flow. - Facilitates identification of performance bottlenecks and errors in code.
Benefits: - Streamlines the debugging process for developers. - Enhances the efficiency of troubleshooting and problem-solving. - Improves overall software quality and performance.
Commercial Applications: Title: Enhanced Stack Trace Visualization Tool for Software Development This technology can be utilized in software development tools, performance monitoring systems, and educational platforms. It has the potential to improve productivity and accuracy in software development processes, leading to better-performing applications in various industries.
Questions about Stack Trace Visualization: 1. How does this method improve the analysis of stack traces compared to traditional methods? 2. What are the key advantages of visualizing stack traces in this manner for software developers?
Original Abstract Submitted
a method and system for rendering a stack trace visualization display has been developed. a first stack trace associated with execution of an application during a time period is received from a central processing unit profiler. a first stack trace visualization display is rendered including a plurality of stack frames stacked in accordance with an order of ancestry based on the first stack trace. rendering at least one stack frame involves rendering at a first location of the first stack trace visualization display, a stack frame rectangle for the at least one stack frame in accordance with the order of ancestry and rendering at a second location of the first stack trace visualization display, stack frame specific text for the at least one stack frame. the second location overlays the first location. rendering of the stack frame rectangle is independent of the rendering of the stack frame specific text.
