Abstract: The Widgetizer allows a user to create a custom view from a data-driven application page and convert it into a widget that can then be surfaced elsewhere. The Widgetizer recognizes the types of data that the user is creating a widget for and leverages that information to recommend which layouts and elements make sense based on the type and importance of the data. The recommendations (both layout and default element settings) consider user behavior and update to reflect their preferences. The recommendations may further recognize preferences used by multiple peer users for similar data sets and update recommendations based on those behaviors. The user may customize the recommended elements and create a widget. Once a widget is created, it may also be shared with multiple users.

Abstract: A method for an interaction reminder is provided to prompt a user to communicate with contacts based on a preset threshold of interaction. A setting for a level of interaction is received to communicate with a contact, where the level of interaction corresponds with a threshold. A setting is received for a type of interaction corresponding to the level of interaction for communication with the contact, where the type of interaction includes a telephone communication, an instant messaging communication, and/or an electronic message communication. The level of interaction is determined for communications with the contact. The level of interaction is increased and/or decreased based on a frequency of communications with the contact and based on the type of interaction with the contact. The level of interaction is displayed for communications with the contacts. A warning is provided in response to the level of interaction dropping below the threshold.

Abstract: A method of validating a menu design for a computer program can include identifying a plurality of menu nodes, wherein each node is associated with at least one attribute, comparing attributes of different menu nodes according to a use case, and indicating whether a conflict exists between attributes of different menu nodes for the use case.