Automated Data Structure Operation Translation System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Developers face the challenge of translating operations on a data structure from one programming language to another, requiring manual rewriting of code, which is time-consuming and prone to errors due to differences in syntax and implementation across languages.
Innovation Solution
A method that generates a translation of operations from one syntax to another by obtaining definitions of data structures and operations, and then producing instructions in the target syntax for accessing and performing operations on the data structure, allowing for automatic translation and compatibility across various programming languages.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If manual rewriting of operations is performed, then translation accuracy can be controlled, but translation time and complexity increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service translation by automatically generating code translations from a first programming language to a second programming language using a translation system. The translation system processes operations on data structures and generates equivalent operations in the target language without requiring manual rewriting, thus reducing translation time while maintaining accuracy through systematic transformation rules.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical process of manual code rewriting with an automated computational translation system. The translation system uses processing devices and machine-readable media to automatically transform operations from one programming language to another, substituting human manual effort with an automated mechanical/electronic system that performs translation more efficiently and consistently.
2Manufacturing precision
If manual rewriting of operations is performed, then translation accuracy can be controlled, but device complexity and difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The translation system performs self-service by automatically handling the complex task of translating operations between different programming languages. The system includes a translation module that processes data structures and operations, generating target language code automatically without requiring developers to manually navigate the complexity of syntax differences between languages.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary translation system that mediates between different programming languages. The translation system acts as an intermediary layer that receives operations in the source language, processes them through translation rules, and outputs equivalent operations in the target language, thereby reducing the complexity burden on developers.
3Productivity
If manual rewriting of operations is performed, then translation can be performed, but productivity decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The translation system enables developers to focus on higher-level logic by handling the time-consuming translation task automatically. The system processes operations on data structures and generates translations in parallel or background processes, significantly reducing the time required compared to manual rewriting and thereby improving overall development productivity.
Solution Approach 2:
The translation system maintains continuous productivity by automatically generating translations without interrupting the development workflow. The system can process translation requests continuously, generating translated operations as part of the ongoing development process rather than requiring separate manual translation steps, thus maintaining useful action continuity.
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AI summary
A method performed by one or more processing devices includes obtaining a definition of a data structure; obtaining a definition of one or more operations to be performed on the data structure, the definition of the one or more operations being in accordance with a first syntax; receiving a request for instructions to perform the one or more operations on the one or more fields of the data structure, the instructions being in accordance with a second syntax; generating a translation of the definition of the one or more operations from the first syntax to the second syntax; generating instructions for accessing the one or more fields of the data structure; and generating the instructions in accordance with the second syntax for performing the one or more operations on the one or more fields of the data structure.