Block template creation

Abstract

A method, computer system, and computer program create a template in an integrated development environment. A set of tiles is displayed within a first area of a graphical user interface. Each tile corresponds to a set of data nodes that are composable into structured data objects according to a domain-specific language. A structured data object is composed from a subset of the tiles. The subset is displayed within a second area of the graphical user interface according to a context of the data nodes. Values are applied to properties of data nodes of the subset according to the context of the data nodes in the structured data object. The template is created from selected tiles of the subset. The template includes the values for the properties as-applied within the context.

Description

BACKGROUND1. Field[0001]The present disclosure relates to methods and devices for creating special purpose computers whose hardware and programming enable transformation of a user interface and transformation of the function of a computer such that an untrained user may develop applications.2. Description of the Related Art[0002]Currently, when a new computer program is desired, a trained programmer uses one or more specialized computer languages to create code. The code instructs a computer to perform a desired function.[0003]In most cases, even for simple programs, the programmer will have extensive training in order to write code that will be capable of creating the desired computer functionality. In the case of complex software, the programmer may need to develop an architecture for the computer program, and then write the code to implement the architecture. For a large project, an entire team of trained programmers may be needed to create the desired code.[0004]Thus, the proces...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention provides a method for creating a template in an integrated development environment. The method involves displaying a set of tiles within a first area of a graphical user interface, each tile corresponding to a set of data nodes that can be composited into structured data objects. The method allows the user to select a subset of the tiles and composes a structured data object from that selection. The user can also apply values to the data nodes of the selected tiles and create the template based on that selection. The template includes the values for the properties as-applied within the context of the data nodes. Overall, the invention provides a convenient way for developers to create templates for their projects.

Problems solved by technology

Thus, the process of coding is complex, expensive, and, for some individuals beyond their ability.

However, unless that user is a trained programmer and is willing to expend the resources needed to code a new program, the user will not be able to use the desired specialized functionality on the computer.

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