Encoding diagnostic data in an error message for a computer program

摘要

A method, system, and/or computer program product encodes diagnostic data in an error message for a computer program. In response to an error in the processing of a computer program, a predetermined set of diagnostic data associated with the error is selected. The predetermined set of diagnostic data is encoded in an image, and the image is displayed in association with an error message for the error.

主权项

1. A method for encoding and displaying diagnostic data related to an error message for a computer program, the method comprising:
in response to an error in processing of a computer program, selecting, by one or more processors, a predetermined set of diagnostic data associated with the error; encoding, by one or more processors, the predetermined set of diagnostic data in an image; displaying, by one or more processors, the image that represents the encoded predetermined set of diagnostic data simultaneously with a text error message that describes the error, wherein the image and the text error message are displayed together on a same user interface; displaying, by one or more processors, a “More” button on the user interface, wherein activating the “More” button causes the predetermined set of diagnostic data to be displayed on the user interface; receiving, by one or more processors, an activation input for the “More button” from the user interface; and in response to receiving the activation input for the “More button”, displaying the predetermined set of diagnostic data on the user interface.