Patent ID: 6105035
Filing Date: 2000-08-15
Classification: G06F,Y10S

Abstract:
A method for implementing object oriented programming language CLASS functionality using a structured query programming language, the method comprising the steps of:a) assigning to nodes of a directed acyclic graph, predetermined object oriented programming language identities of CLASSES;b) assigning to edges linking said nodes of said directed acyclic graph at least one of an IS-A and a HAS-A property classification;c) generating first tables in a computer, listing the identities of said nodes;d) generating second tables in a computer listing classifications of edges linking said nodes; ande) updating said first and/or second tables in a computer using a predetermined set of structured query programming language statements to provide object oriented CLASS functionality to entries of said first and/or second tables, wherein the step of updating comprises the step of executing a structured query programming language statement of a procedure that processes information from said first and/or second tables concerning at least one identity of said nodes of said directed acyclic graph and at least one edge of said directed acyclic graph to update said first and/or second tables.