Abstract: A computer-based method for converts source information into a memory-resident aggregate database including (i) the source information, and (ii) at least one auto-generic annotation for the source information. The at least one auto-generic annotation was automatically assimilated from the characteristics of information in the source information. The memory-resident aggregate database is exploded into a hierarchical memory structure. A source information adapter includes a memory coupled to an information patcher. The information patcher generates a line patches hash containing information characterizing at least one patch from source information in the memory. A parser-hasher of the adapter also is coupled to the memory to access the line patches hash. The parser-hasher converts the source information into a memory-resident aggregate database including (i) the source information, and (ii) at least one auto-generic annotation for the source information.

Abstract: A computer-based user interface provides a method for viewing rapid comprehension documentation for source information in a consistent framework that aids in using and understanding that documentation. The interface includes a patch heading frame. The patch heading frame displays identifying information for a patch in a plurality of patches in original source information. A patch code frame displays information for the patch, and a sidebar menu frame displays a cross-reference menu for a program element identifier symbol in the information for the patch.

Abstract: A computer-based method for defining a patch selects a conditional compilation cell group from conditional compilation cell groups included in computer source code. A pre-defined computer source code block is located relative to the conditional compilation cell group. The pre-defined computer source code block includes a block end and a heading. It is determined whether both the heading and the block end are contained within the conditional compilation cell group. A patch is as the pre-defined computer source code block if both the heading and the block end are contained within the conditional compilation cell group. If the computer source code block is not contained within the conditional compilation cell group, one or both of the heading and the block end are adjusted so that the conditional compilation cell group is contained between the heading and the block end. After the adjustment the patch is defined as the computer source code from the heading to the block end.

Abstract: A computer-based method parses and hashes source information comprising a combined grammar to create documentation for the source information. The computer-based method processes lines of the source information written using a first grammar with a first parser-hasher to generate annotations for the source information written using the first grammar. The computer-based method processes lines of the source information written using a second grammar with a second parser-hasher different from the first parser-hasher to generate annotations for the source information written using the second grammar.

Abstract: A structure includes a memory-based metatree. The memory-based metatree stores data, including (i) source information and (ii) annotations for the source information, in a hierarchical structure. The structure further includes a memory, coupled to memory-based metatree, having stored therein a plurality of hashes. The plurality of hashes store information including the source information and the annotations for the source information. The structure further includes a hypertext page generator coupled to the memory. The hypertext page generator uses the information stored in the plurality of hashes to generate memory-based rapid comprehension documentation for the source information.