Method and system for tracing components of computer applications

摘要

A method and a system for tracing components 202 in computer applications 203 are provided. A trace point has a unique identifier and a bit pattern. The level of filtering of trace points is carried out by providing filtering means 303, 402 using the bit pattern and including means for carrying out an inclusive test 403 to determine if a trace point is to be logged and means for carrying out an exclusive test 404 to determine if a trace point is not to be logged. The unique identifier references text commentary 701 relating to the trace point which is written into the original source code and catalogued at compilation for retrieval when a trace point is traced. The method and system allow a single trace system to trace data from both native and non-native applications.