COMPUTER PROGRAM HAVING AN INTEGRATED SOURCE CODE FILE

摘要

A computer program (200), and a method and apparatus for creating the computer program. The computer program is stored on a computer readable medium and is executable by a computer system (100) having a front-end (150) for interfacing with a user, and a back-end for performing batch functions. The computer program comprises instructions for performing a function, which requires at least one parameter for its operation. The computer program further comprises instructions for validating the parameter (320). The computer program also comprises graphical user interface information for creating a graphical user interface (360), which can be used to receive the parameter. The computer program still further comprises a documentation section for providing information related to the function, which is adapted for display via the graphical user interface.