Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for deriving regular expressions by example, enabling users to author pattern matching and transformation logic without being regular expression experts. A user interface accepts an example string, tokenizes it, and enables designation of string recognition keys and classification of corresponding values. A suitable regular expression and transformation formula combination are produced according to user desires. The method supports more than one combination per example string, and a mechanism to specify and apply test cases.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention is a method and apparatus for dynamic middleware assembly. One embodiment of the inventive method for dynamically assembling middleware at a client involves selecting a middleware component from a group of middleware components, where the selection is based at least in part on a first profile defining characteristics of the client and a second profile defining characteristics the selected middleware component. The selected middleware component is then dynamically assembled (installed and configured) at the client.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for authoring and executing an individualized language business rule. In one embodiment, a method comprises creating at least one individualized language resource, creating at least one individualized language rule referencing at least one of said individualized language resource, and transforming said at least one individualized language rule into computer executable format.