Abstract: A method, system and computer program product are provided for implementing spare latch placement quality (SLPQ) determination in a floor plan design of an integrated circuit chip. A spare latch placement quality (SLPQ) metric data function is defined and compared to a spare latch placement input with a series of calculations performed. The spare latch placement quality (SLPQ) determination is made based upon the compared SLPQ metric data function and the spare latch placement input. Then associated reports including textual and visual reports are generated responsive to the SLPQ determination. In addition, a new spare latch placement can be constructed with an algorithm responsive to the SLPQ determination.

Abstract: A method, system and computer program product are provided for implementing spare latch placement quality (SLPQ) determination in a floor plan design of an integrated circuit chip. A spare latch placement quality (SLPQ) metric data function is defined and compared to a spare latch placement input with a series of calculations performed. The spare latch placement quality (SLPQ) determination is made based upon the compared SLPQ metric data function and the spare latch placement input. Then associated reports including textual and visual reports are generated responsive to the SLPQ determination. In addition, a new spare latch placement can be constructed with an algorithm responsive to the SLPQ determination.

Abstract: Instructional information pertinent to a program application is automatically solicited and communicated from a user experienced within an application's function. Recorded interaction with the application by experienced users may be maintained within a database. A request for help may be matched to experienced users in the database based on their recorded usage. The matching process may also account for other factors, such as the physical location or preferred contact method of the experienced users. The experienced user may be selected for contact, and may have an opportunity to accept or decline the offer to help the requesting user. Communication information may be exchanged to facilitate the dispersal of the instructional information.