TECHNIQUES FOR PROGRAM EXECUTION

摘要

The present application relates to techniques for handling the execution of a computer software program comprising a plurality of distinct program components. In particular, the application describes techniques relating to the interaction between distinct components of a computer program and seeks to allow program components to execute with a high degree of determinism. An execution environment is described which is operable such that the execution of one or more components of a computer program is carried out in a plurality of sequential frames of execution, wherein the execution environment is further operable to: i) allow communication between one said component and another said component in different frames of execution; and ii) to prevent communication between one said component and another said component in the same frame of execution. A debugger which utilizes the execution environment is also described.