Interpreting semantic application code

摘要

Generally described, the present invention is directed to a network operating system that provides more effective ways of leveraging the connectivity of computer networks. In one embodiment, an XML virtual machine is implemented that accepts high-level application code written in an XML programming language as input. Functionality is provided to interpret or translate the application code written in an XML programming language into code that is suitable for execution across computer platforms. Moreover, the XML virtual machine supports the Model View Controller (MVC) design paradigm that facilitates true data abstraction from applications to a common data model. Multi-instance applications, with each instance potentially supporting multiple views, may be created and executed.

主权项

1. A method implemented in instructions executed by a computer processor of initiating execution of an application's process code, the method comprising:
identifying a data type of a document associated with the application being launched; and in response to determining that the document contains the application's process code:
instantiating a process object having an execute method for executing at least one process step, wherein one or more operations associated with the process step are defined within the document, and wherein at least one process step includes an operation that, upon execution, directs a flow of execution to another process step;causing the process object to be associated with an application instance; andactivating an execute method in the process object and providing the process object the corresponding application instance and the process step to execute the operations associated with the process step.