Google Inc.

John A Hjelmstad

Malte Ubl

Michael Horowitz

Ryohei Takahashi

Sanjay Raman

Shoumen Saha

Alan Kobrin

Methods and systems for processing computer code modules in order to avoid polluting the global namespace. According to one embodiment, the system or method comprises a server that receives a request for an additional computer code module to be added to the namespace. Prior to delivering the module, the server processes the module by identifying all references to global symbols that are not to be explicitly exported to a global scope and moving the identified symbols to a synthetic namespace prior. The server further wraps the processed module in a function that receives the synthetic global scope as a parameter, and delivers the wrapped module to the requesting namespace.

Computer code transformations to create synthetic global scopes

A method of facilitating the self-administration of a directory of available modules on a group's syndicated customizable content document or start page is presented. The method includes presenting an initial list of modules to an administrator of a group, enabling the administrator to identify module selection information that identifies criteria for inclusion and/or exclusion of one or more modules in a directory, and storing the module selection information identified by the administrator. When a user of the group accesses a customized content document, the user is presented with a modified list of available modules based on the module selection information. Using this method, the administrator is capable of excluding modules from a global list, including only a specific subset of modules, or a combination of both. A system of carrying out the method is also presented.

Administrator configurable gadget directory for personalized start pages

Systems and methods for compiling one or more code blocks written in programming language are provided. In some aspects, display associated with application is provided. Display includes plurality of graphical objects. That each of plurality of graphical objects is associated with child code block in one-to-one association between graphical objects and child code blocks is determined. Each child code block is written in programming language. The child code blocks associated with plurality of graphical objects are transformed into single parent code block. Parent code block, upon compiling, is configured to be reused across execution contexts and to allow injection of global scope. Parent code block, upon specific execution, includes execution context for specified child code block. Parent code block is configured to receive indication of specified child code block for initiating execution of parent code block. Parent code block is compiled.

Growing community of inventors

San Francisco, CA, United States of America

John A Hjelmstad