Abstract: A method and apparatus for auditing source code are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method includes generating on a display of a computing device a flowchart of a customized rule for auditing source code of a programming language using a rules builder of the computing device in response to a node of the programming language and a command associated with the customized rule applied to the flowchart. The method also includes converting the customized rule into a specified data format using the rules builder in response to an export command for the customized rule. The method further includes analyzing candidate source code of the programming language using a rules engine of the computing device based on the customized rule in response to an audit command for the candidate source code.

Abstract: A method, system, and apparatus for generation of reusable design patterns are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method for generating a design pattern using a graphics editor includes generating a graphical diagram on a display of a computer based on a graphical element. The method also includes converting the graphical diagram into an additional design pattern in the computer in response to an export command directed to the graphical diagram. Further, the additional design pattern is stored in an XML file format in a designated location. The method further includes reusing the additional design pattern for another graphical diagram generated on the display when the additional design pattern is added to said another graphical diagram.