Abstract: A tool allows a user to visualize numerical computations (as opposed to visualizing only data). The tool inputs and reads in data and computations in an information source (e.g., a spreadsheet file) and then parses the read data. The extracted information is then used to build a software object, which is acted upon by display operations to visualize at least one computation represented by at least a portion of the extracted information in the software object. The displayed computation has a node and an input line having visually distinguishing characteristics to allow for ease of visualizing numerical computations in the information source.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a method of automatically assigning a ranking value to a plurality of received messages is disclosed. Each of the received messages provides information about a computer program. The method includes receiving a first message, storing the first message in the database and initializing the first message. Further, it is determined whether the first message is to be disqualified. If it is determined that the first message is to be disqualified, the first message is disqualified. If it is determined that the first message is not to be disqualified, a ranking value is automatically assigning to the first message based upon a predetermined set of criteria.