Patent Application
20240168737
Databases can have both static and dynamic schemas. Static schemas are compile-time schemas that are always available and cannot be added, removed or modified after compile time. On the other hand, dynamic schemas are schema entities that can be added, removed, or modified at run time. It follows that record layouts of static schema entities are fixed at compile time, while the record layout of dynamic schema entries are changeable at run time.
Static schema can be generated based on any format—for example: JavaScript Object Notation (JSON), Extensible Markup Language (XML), Binary, etc. While this provides good performance, there is a drawback in that a memory cost is paid for all field data—including field data that is unused by a third-party code. When memory used by static schema entities are substantial in size, the server uses significant memory to materialize all records in memory.
A third-party code can access both static and dynamic schema entries. Accessing static schema entities allows for high performance. Static schema entities that are accessed by a third-party code cannot be removed without making the third-party code incompatible. The third-party code fails to compile if static schema entries are removed. Accessing dynamic schema entities allows for regular performance. On the other hand, dynamic schema entities that are accessed by third-party code, can be removed while still maintaining third party code compatibility. The third-party code can compile successfully.
The systems and methods disclosed herein provide a mechanism to transition static schema to dynamic schema while maintaining backwards capability. Simple removal of static schema elements, followed by replacement with dynamic schema elements, make a third-party code incompatible since the third-party code references schema entities that no longer exist.
The systems and methods disclosed herein provide a mechanism to decrease the memory use of non-material static schema entities. Transitioning static schema to dynamic schema allows the database to avoid loading non-material schema entities, thereby decreasing overall memory usage.
The systems and methods disclosed herein save memory in a database by not loading unused fields. Various systems, such as a database, load data at various points at runtime. For example, a database can load all the data on startup, or on demand, or partially at startup and the rest on demand. When the loading takes places, at any point during runtime, the systems and methods disclosed herein save memory by not loading fields that are unused.
Static schema layout is generated for some fields, while a dynamic schema is generated for other fields. This allows the data server to avoid loading unused field data, and thus save memory in the database.
Both the static schema layout and dynamic schema layout are generated with a software development kit (SDK) and with a static schema and a dynamic schema, all of which are considered to be generated at compile time. While the dynamic schema layout allows for resolving of records at runtime, the decision of whether an entity is static or dynamic, is completed at compile time. An entity can include, for example, a field.
The SDK can include libraries that are used by a third-party to write its code. The SDK can also include functionality to generate libraries to be used by the third-party to write its code. Technically, the SDK is generated by a process; the SDK is generated either before, or during, compilation of the third-party code. As such, SDK generation is considered as part of compile time. Run time is considered to occur when the third-party is running its code.
In one aspect, a computer-implemented method includes executing, by a processor, a first process in parallel with a second process. The first process includes generating, by the processor, a first schema having one or more dropped fields. The second process includes: generating, by the processor, a software development kit (SDK) that supports the one or more dropped fields; generating, by the processor, a second schema having one or more undropped fields; and compiling, by the processor, a third-party code. After executing both the first process and the second process, the method includes running, by the processor, the third-party code; initializing, by the processor, a record layout; and accessing, by the processor, one or more high performance fields, one or more regular performance fields, and the one or more dropped fields.
When generating the SDK, the computer-implemented method may also include processing, by the processor, one or more tables, processing the one or more tables comprising: selecting, by the processor, a table from the one or more tables; generating, by the processor, a code representing the table as one or more functions, methods and/or objects, with one or more getters for each field in the table; processing, by the processor, each field in the table, processing each field comprising: assigning, by the processor, a high-performance field getter with a static compile time offset, for a high-performance field; and assigning, by the processor, a regular-performance field getter and/or a dropped field getter with a call to retrieve a runtime offset for a regular-performance field; and after processing the one or more tables: packaging, by the processor, one or more libraries.
When initializing the record layout, the computer-implemented method may include: processing, by the processor, one or more tables, processing the one or more tables comprising: selecting, by the processor, a table from the one or more tables; processing, by the processor, each field in the table, processing each field comprising: allocating, by the processor, a space at an end of the record layout for each field that is not droppable; and after processing the one or more tables: completing, by the processor, the record layout.
When accessing a high performance field, the computer-implemented method may include: calling, by the processor, a getter of the high performance field; accessing, by the processor, data associated with the high performance field by using a static compile time offset; retrieving, by the processor, a value of the high performance field through a direct memory access using the static compile time offset; and returning, by the processor, the value of the high-performance field to a caller that called the getter of the high-performance field.
When accessing a regular performance field comprises, the computer-implemented may include: calling, by the processor, a getter of data associated with the regular performance field; interrogating, by the processor, a data server for an offset of the regular performance field; accessing, by the processor, the data by using the offset; and returning, by the processor, the data to a caller that called the getter.
When accessing a dropped field, the computer-implemented may include: calling, by the processor, a getter of data associated with a field that is not a high-performance field; interrogating, by the processor, a data server for an offset of the field; determining, by the processor, that the offset is invalid, thereby indicating that the field is the dropped field; obtaining, by the processor, data for the dropped field suitable for use by the third-party code, without recourse to a record; and returning, by the processor, the data suitable for use by the third-party code, to a caller that called the getter. The data for the dropped field suitable for use by the third-party code can be a default value. Other technical features may be readily apparent to one skilled in the art from the following figures, descriptions, and claims.
In another aspect, a computing apparatus includes a processor. The computing apparatus also includes a memory storing instructions that, when executed by the processor, configure the apparatus to execute, by the processor, a first process in parallel with a second process. With regards to the first process, the apparatus is configured to generate, by the processor, a first schema having one or more dropped fields. With regards to the second process, the apparatus is configured to: generate, by the processor, a software development kit (SDK) that supports the one or more dropped fields; generate, by the processor, a second schema having one or more undropped fields; and compile, by the processor, a third-party code. After executing both the first process and the second process, the apparatus is configured to: run, by the processor, the third-party code; initialize, by the processor, a record layout; and access, by the processor, one or more high performance fields, one or more regular performance fields, and the one or more dropped fields.
When generating the SDK, the apparatus can be configured to: process, by the processor, one or more tables; select, by the processor, a table from the one or more tables; generate, by the processor, a code representing the table as one or more functions, methods and/or objects, with one or more getters for each field in the table; process, by the processor, each field in the table; assign, by the processor, a high-performance field getter with a static compile time offset, for a high-performance field; and assign, by the processor, a regular-performance field getter and/or a dropped field getter with a call to retrieve a runtime offset for a regular-performance field. The computing apparatus may also be configured to, after processing each field and the one or more tables, package, by the processor, one or more libraries.
When initializing the record layout, the apparatus can be configured to process, by the processor, one or more tables. The computing apparatus may also include select, by the processor, a table from the one or more tables; process, by the processor, each field in the table; allocate, by the processor, a space at an end of the record layout for each field that is not droppable; and after processing each field and the one or more tables, complete, by the processor, the record layout.
When accessing a high performance field, the apparatus can be configured to call, by the processor, a getter of the high performance field; access, by the processor, data associated with the high performance field by using a static compile time offset; retrieve, by the processor, a value of the high performance field through a direct memory access using the static compile time offset; and return, by the processor, the value of the high-performance field to a caller that called the getter.
When accessing a regular performance field, the apparatus can be configured to call, by the processor, a getter of data associated with the regular performance field; interrogate, by the processor, a data server for an offset of the regular performance field; access, by the processor, the data by using the offset; and return, by the processor, the data to a caller that called the getter.
When accessing a dropped field, the apparatus can be configured to call, by the processor, a getter of data associated with a field that is not a high-performance field; interrogate, by the processor, a data server for an offset of the field; determine, by the processor, that the offset is invalid, thereby indicating that the field is a dropped field; obtain, by the processor, data for the dropped field suitable for use by the third-party code, without recourse to a record; and return, by the processor, the data suitable for use by the third-party code, to a caller that called the getter. Data for the dropped field suitable for use by the third-party code can be a default value. Other technical features may be readily apparent to one skilled in the art from the following figures, descriptions, and claims.
In another aspect, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium, the computer-readable storage medium including instructions that when executed by a computer, cause the computer to execute, by the processor, a first process in parallel with a second process. With regards to the first process, the instructions that when executed by the computer, cause the computer to generate, by the processor, a first schema having one or more dropped fields. With regards to the second process, the instructions that when executed by the computer, cause the computer to: generate, by the processor, a software development kit (SDK) that supports the one or more dropped fields; generate, by the processor, a second schema having one or more undropped field; and compile, by the processor, a third-party code. After executing both the first process and second process, the instructions that when executed by the computer, cause the computer to: run, by the processor, the third-party code; initialize, by the processor, a record layout, and access, by the processor, one or more high performance fields, one or more regular performance fields, and the one or more dropped fields.
When generating the SDK, the instructions that when executed by the computer, can cause the computer to: process, by the processor, one or more tables; select, by the processor, a table from the one or more tables; generate, by the processor, a code representing the table as one or more functions, methods and/or objects, with one or more getters for each field in the table; process, by the processor, each field in the table; assign, by the processor, a high-performance field getter with a static compile time offset, for a high-performance field; and assign, by the processor, a regular-performance field getter and/or a dropped field getter with a call to retrieve a runtime offset for a regular-performance field. The computing apparatus may also be configured to, after processing each field and the one or more tables, package, by the processor, one or more libraries.
When initializing the record layout, the instructions that when executed by the computer, can cause the computer to: process, by the processor, one or more tables; select, by the processor, a table from the one or more tables; process, by the processor, each field in the table; allocate, by the processor, a space at an end of the record layout for each field that is not droppable; and after processing each field and the one or more tables, complete, by the processor, the record layout.
When accessing a high performance field, the instructions that when executed by the computer, can cause the computer to: call, by the processor, a getter of the high performance field; access, by the processor, data associated with the high performance field by using a static compile time offset; retrieve, by the processor, a value of the high performance field through a direct memory access using the static compile time offset; and return, by the processor, the value of the high-performance field to a caller that called the getter.
When accessing a regular performance field, the instructions that when executed by the computer, can cause the computer to: call, by the processor, a getter of data associated with the regular performance field; interrogate, by the processor, a data server for an offset of the regular performance field; access, by the processor, the data by using the offset; and return, by the processor, the data to a caller that called the getter.
When accessing a dropped field, the instructions that when executed by the computer, can cause the computer to: call, by the processor, a getter of data associated with a field that is not a high-performance field; interrogate, by the processor, a data server for an offset of the field; determine, by the processor, that the offset is invalid, thereby indicating that the field is a dropped field; obtain, by the processor, data for the dropped field suitable for use by the third-party code, without recourse to a record; and return, by the processor, the data suitable for use by the third-party code, to a caller that called the getter. Data for the dropped field suitable for use by the third-party code can be a default value. Other technical features may be readily apparent to one skilled in the art from the following figures, descriptions, and claims.
The details of one or more embodiments of the subject matter of this specification are set forth in the accompanying drawings and the description below. Other features, aspects, and advantages of the subject matter will become apparent from the description, the drawings, and the claims.
Other technical features may be readily apparent to one skilled in the art from the following figures, descriptions, and claims.
To easily identify the discussion of any particular element or act, the most significant digit or digits in a reference number refer to the figure number in which that element is first introduced.
Aspects of the present disclosure may be embodied as a system, method or computer program product. Accordingly, aspects of the present disclosure may take the form of an entirely hardware embodiment, an entirely software embodiment (including firmware, resident software, micro-code, etc.) or an embodiment combining software and hardware aspects that may all generally be referred to herein as a “circuit,” “module” or “system.” Furthermore, aspects of the present disclosure may take the form of a computer program product embodied in one or more computer readable storage media having computer readable program code embodied thereon.
Many of the functional units described in this specification have been labeled as modules, in order to emphasize their implementation independence. For example, a module may be implemented as a hardware circuit comprising custom VLSI circuits or gate arrays, off-the-shelf semiconductors such as logic chips, transistors, or other discrete components. A module may also be implemented in programmable hardware devices such as field programmable gate arrays, programmable array logic, programmable logic devices or the like.
Modules may also be implemented in software for execution by various types of processors. An identified module of executable code may, for instance, comprise one or more physical or logical blocks of computer instructions which may, for instance, be organized as an object, procedure, or function. Nevertheless, the executables of an identified module need not be physically located together, but may comprise disparate instructions stored in different locations which, when joined logically together, comprise the module and achieve the stated purpose for the module.
Indeed, a module of executable code may be a single instruction, or many instructions, and may even be distributed over several different code segments, among different programs, and across several memory devices. Similarly, operational data may be identified and illustrated herein within modules, and may be embodied in any suitable form and organized within any suitable type of data structure. The operational data may be collected as a single data set, or may be distributed over different locations including over different storage devices, and may exist, at least partially, merely as electronic signals on a system or network. Where a module or portions of a module are implemented in software, the software portions are stored on one or more computer readable storage media.
Any combination of one or more computer readable storage media may be utilized. A computer readable storage medium may be, for example, but not limited to, an electronic, magnetic, optical, electromagnetic, infrared, or semiconductor system, apparatus, or device, or any suitable combination of the foregoing.
More specific examples (a non-exhaustive list) of the computer readable storage medium would include the following: a portable computer diskette, a hard disk, a random access memory (RAM), a read-only memory (ROM), an erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM or Flash memory), a portable compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM), a digital versatile disc (DVD), a Blu-ray disc, an optical storage device, a magnetic tape, a Bernoulli drive, a magnetic disk, a magnetic storage device, a punch card, integrated circuits, other digital processing apparatus memory devices, or any suitable combination of the foregoing, but would not include propagating signals. In the context of this document, a computer readable storage medium may be any tangible medium that can contain, or store a program for use by or in connection with an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device.
Computer program code for carrying out operations for aspects of the present disclosure may be written in any combination of one or more programming languages, including an object oriented programming language such as Java, Python, C++ or the like and conventional procedural programming languages, such as the “C” programming language or similar programming languages. The program code may execute entirely on the user's computer, partly on the user's computer, as a stand-alone software package, partly on the user's computer and partly on a remote computer or entirely on the remote computer or server. In the latter scenario, the remote computer may be connected to the user's computer through any type of network, including a local area network (LAN) or a wide area network (WAN), or the connection may be made to an external computer (for example, through the Internet using an Internet Service Provider).
Reference throughout this specification to “one embodiment,” “an embodiment,” or similar language means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. Thus, appearances of the phrases “in one embodiment,” “in an embodiment,” and similar language throughout this specification may, but do not necessarily, all refer to the same embodiment, but mean “one or more but not all embodiments” unless expressly specified otherwise. The terms “including,” “comprising,” “having,” and variations thereof mean “including but not limited to” unless expressly specified otherwise. An enumerated listing of items does not imply that any or all of the items are mutually exclusive and/or mutually inclusive, unless expressly specified otherwise. The terms “a,” “an,” and “the” also refer to “one or more” unless expressly specified otherwise.
Furthermore, the described features, structures, or characteristics of the disclosure may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments. In the following description, numerous specific details are provided, such as examples of programming, software modules, user selections, network transactions, database queries, database structures, hardware modules, hardware circuits, hardware chips, etc., to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the disclosure. However, the disclosure may be practiced without one or more of the specific details, or with other methods, components, materials, and so forth. In other instances, well-known structures, materials, or operations are not shown or described in detail to avoid obscuring aspects of the disclosure.
Aspects of the present disclosure are described below with reference to schematic flowchart diagrams and/or schematic block diagrams of methods, apparatuses, systems, and computer program products according to embodiments of the disclosure. It will be understood that each block of the schematic flowchart diagrams and/or schematic block diagrams, and combinations of blocks in the schematic flowchart diagrams and/or schematic block diagrams, can be implemented by computer program instructions. These computer program instructions may be provided to a processor of a general purpose computer, special purpose computer, or other programmable data processing apparatus to produce a machine, such that the instructions, which execute via the processor of the computer or other programmable data processing apparatus, create means for implementing the functions/acts specified in the schematic flowchart diagrams and/or schematic block diagrams block or blocks.
These computer program instructions may also be stored in a computer readable storage medium that can direct a computer, other programmable data processing apparatus, or other devices to function in a particular manner, such that the instructions stored in the computer readable storage medium produce an article of manufacture including instructions which implement the function/act specified in the schematic flowchart diagrams and/or schematic block diagrams block or blocks.
The computer program instructions may also be loaded onto a computer, other programmable data processing apparatus, or other devices to cause a series of operational steps to be performed on the computer, other programmable apparatus or other devices to produce a computer implemented process such that the instructions which execute on the computer or other programmable apparatus provide processes for implementing the functions/acts specified in the flowchart and/or block diagram block or blocks.
The schematic flowchart diagrams and/or schematic block diagrams in the Figures illustrate the architecture, functionality, and operation of possible implementations of apparatuses, systems, methods and computer program products according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. In this regard, each block in the schematic flowchart diagrams and/or schematic block diagrams may represent a module, segment, or portion of code, which comprises one or more executable instructions for implementing the specified logical function(s).
It should also be noted that, in some alternative implementations, the functions noted in the block may occur out of the order noted in the figures. For example, two blocks shown in succession may, in fact, be executed substantially concurrently, or the blocks may sometimes be executed in the reverse order, depending upon the functionality involved. Other steps and methods may be conceived that are equivalent in function, logic, or effect to one or more blocks, or portions thereof, of the illustrated figures.
Although various arrow types and line types may be employed in the flowchart and/or block diagrams, they are understood not to limit the scope of the corresponding embodiments. Indeed, some arrows or other connectors may be used to indicate only the logical flow of the depicted embodiment. For instance, an arrow may indicate a waiting or monitoring period of unspecified duration between enumerated steps of the depicted embodiment. It will also be noted that each block of the block diagrams and/or flowchart diagrams, and combinations of blocks in the block diagrams and/or flowchart diagrams, can be implemented by special purpose hardware-based systems that perform the specified functions or acts, or combinations of special purpose hardware and computer instructions.
The description of elements in each figure may refer to elements of proceeding figures. Like numbers refer to like elements in all figures, including alternate embodiments of like elements.
A computer program (which may also be referred to or described as a software application, code, a program, a script, software, a module or a software module) can be written in any form of programming language. This includes compiled or interpreted languages, or declarative or procedural languages. A computer program can be deployed in many forms, including as a module, a subroutine, a stand-alone program, a component, or other unit suitable for use in a computing environment. A computer program can be deployed to be executed on one computer or can be deployed on multiple computers that are located at one site or distributed across multiple sites and interconnected by a communication network.
As used herein, a “software engine” or an “engine,” refers to a software implemented system that provides an output that is different from the input. An engine can be an encoded block of functionality, such as a platform, a library, an object or a software development kit (“SDK”). Each engine can be implemented on any type of computing device that includes one or more processors and computer readable media. Furthermore, two or more of the engines may be implemented on the same computing device, or on different computing devices. Non-limiting examples of a computing device include tablet computers, servers, laptop or desktop computers, music players, mobile phones, e-book readers, notebook computers, PDAs, smart phones, or other stationary or portable devices.
The processes and logic flows described herein can be performed by one or more programmable computers executing one or more computer programs to perform functions by operating on input data and generating output. The processes and logic flows can also be performed by, and apparatus can also be implemented as, special purpose logic circuitry, e.g., an FPGA (field programmable gate array) or an ASIC (application specific integrated circuit). For example, the processes and logic flows that can be performed by an apparatus, can also be implemented as a graphics processing unit (GPU).
Computers suitable for the execution of a computer program include, by way of example, general or special purpose microprocessors or both, or any other kind of central processing unit. Generally, a central processing unit receives instructions and data from a read-only memory or a random access memory or both. A computer can also include, or be operatively coupled to receive data from, or transfer data to, or both, one or more mass storage devices for storing data, e.g., optical disks, magnetic, or magneto optical disks. It should be noted that a computer does not require these devices. Furthermore, a computer can be embedded in another device. Non-limiting examples of the latter include a game console, a mobile telephone a mobile audio player, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a video player, a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver, or a portable storage device. A non-limiting example of a storage device include a universal serial bus (USB) flash drive.
Computer readable media suitable for storing computer program instructions and data include all forms of non-volatile memory, media and memory devices; non-limiting examples include magneto optical disks; semiconductor memory devices (e.g., EPROM, EEPROM, and flash memory devices); CD ROM disks; magnetic disks (e.g., internal hard disks or removable disks); and DVD-ROM disks. The processor and the memory can be supplemented by, or incorporated in, special purpose logic circuitry.
To provide for interaction with a user, embodiments of the subject matter described herein can be implemented on a computer having a display device for displaying information to the user and input devices by which the user can provide input to the computer (for example, a keyboard, a pointing device such as a mouse or a trackball, etc.). Other kinds of devices can be used to provide for interaction with a user. Feedback provided to the user can include sensory feedback (e.g., visual feedback, auditory feedback, or tactile feedback). Input from the user can be received in any form, including acoustic, speech, or tactile input. Furthermore, there can be interaction between a user and a computer by way of exchange of documents between the computer and a device used by the user. As an example, a computer can send web pages to a web browser on a user's client device in response to requests received from the web browser.
Embodiments of the subject matter described in this specification can be implemented in a computing system that includes: a front end component (e.g., a client computer having a graphical user interface or a Web browser through which a user can interact with an implementation of the subject matter described herein); or a middleware component (e.g., an application server); or a back end component (e.g. a data server); or any combination of one or more such back end, middleware, or front end components. The components of the system can be interconnected by any form or medium of digital data communication, e.g., a communication network. Non-limiting examples of communication networks include a local area network (“LAN”) and a wide area network (“WAN”).
The computing system can include clients and servers. A client and server are generally remote from each other and typically interact through a communication network. The relationship of client and server arises by virtue of computer programs running on the respective computers and having a client-server relationship to each other.
The example schema layout 102 includes five fields, as follows: Part Name 106, with an offset of 0; field: Part Quantity 108 with an offset of 8; Part Stock 110, with an offset of 16; Shelf Life 112 with an offset of 24; and Part Source 114, with an offset of 32. Note that while five fields are illustrated, there can be fewer or greater than five.
Each field is also associated with an offset, which indicates a distance between the beginning of an array of fields and a given field. In this embodiment, the offset is in units of bytes, although technically, the offset can be any type of unit. For example, the field Part Name 106 is at the beginning of the array—it has an offset of 0. Next is the filed Part Quantity 108, which is offset by 8 bytes from the beginning of the array of fields. This is followed by Part Stock 110, which is offset by 16 bytes from the beginning of the array of fields. Next, Shelf Life 112 is offset by 24 bytes from the beginning of the array of fields. Finally, Part Source 114, is offset by 32 bytes from the beginning of the array of fields.
The in-memory record layout 104 includes three records, as follows: Record 1 116 has a Part Name of “AX100”, a Part Quantity of “100”, a Part Stock of “60”, Shelf Life of “0”, and a Part Source of “1”; Record 2 118 has a Part Name of “AX101”, a Part Quantity of “50”, a Part Stock of “50”, Shelf Life of “0”, and a Part Source of “1”; and Record 3 120 has a Part Name of “AX102”, a Part Quantity of “25”, a Part Stock of “0”, Shelf Life of “0”, and a Part Source of “2”. Note that while three records are illustrated, there can be fewer or greater than three.
In the layout 104, each field is filled with a value, and takes up space in memory. Each record has five fields, with each field having a value. In some embodiments, a field can have a default value that is unchanged since a user has no need to change the default. For example, in
In the embodiment shown in
An example schema layout 402 includes five fields, as follows: Part Name 404, with an offset of 0; Part Quantity 406, with an offset of 8; PartStock 408, with an offset of 16; Shelf Life 410 with an offset of −1; and PartSource 412, with an offset of 24. In addition to an offset, each field is now also classified with a type: PartName 404 is a high performance field; Part Quantity 406 is a high performance field; PartStock 408 is a regular performance field; ShelfLife 410 is a dropped field; and PartSource 412 is a regular performance field. Field types are further discussed in
The in-memory record layout 414 includes three records, as follows: Record 1 418 has a Part Name of “AX100”, a Part Quantity of “100”, a Part Stock of “60”, and a Part Source of “1”; Record 2 420 has a Part Name of “AX101”, a Part Quantity of “50”, a Part Stock of “50”, and a Part Source of “1”; and Record 3 422 has a Part Name of “AX102”, a Part Quantity of “25”, a Part Stock of “0”, and a Part Source of “2”. The ShelfLife offset 416, set to −1, means that there is no entry for Shelf Life in either Record 1, Record 2 or Record 3. Note that while three records are illustrated, there can be fewer or greater than three.
The records shown in
The field Shelf Life, is thus termed as “dropped” in
Since the Shelf Life field is dropped and no longer stored in memory, the size of each in-memory record is reduced. In this way, memory can be reduced proportional to the size of Shelf Life and the number of records in the table. In
In
For each high performance field, there is only one corresponding get command in generated code 502; namely, to get the corresponding data at an offset designated for the respective field. This step is retrieval of data from memory. As an example, in
The regular performance field and the dropped field each have two get calls: a first get call to the schema layout to get an offset and subsequent get call to data in the record at the offset returned by the schema layout.
As an example of a regular performance field in
Similarly, when Third-Party Code 304 requests a Part Source (at 324), the generated code 502 gets the corresponding offset (at 512) from the example schema layout 402 at 412, which is an offset of 24. The generated code 502 then gets the corresponding data from Record 1 418 at offset ‘24’ (at 512), which is the value ‘1’.
As an example of a dropped field in
The schema specifies each field as one of three types: high performance field 602, regular performance field 604 and dropped field 606.
A high performance field 602 has zero get calls; instead it is related to a direct memory operation for retrieval of data in the record at a specified offset. Each of the regular performance field 604 and the dropped field 606 have one or more get calls—that is, a series of function calls. In the embodiment shown in
An example of a high-performance high performance field 602 is shown in
An example of a regular performance field 604 is shown in
An example of a dropped field 606 is shown in
There are advantages and drawbacks to each type of field.
A high performance field 602 has an advantage of having maximum performance in terms of computer speed, in that the generated code only has one ‘get’ or call; the get is directly accessing the data in the record and retrieval thereof, and does not involve the schema layout. A get call to look up data in memory takes less time than a get call to obtain information from the schema layout followed by looking up data in memory. However, a drawback of a high performance field 602 is that it has maximum memory usage; a high performance field can always be accessed, or called on, by the generated code.
A regular performance field 604 has good performance, in that its performance level is less than that of high performance field 602. That is because, for a regular performance field 604, the SDK has two ‘gets’ or calls, rather than one for the high performance field 602: one get call is calling the example schema layouts 102 to obtain the offset of the (regular performance) field, and a second get call is a direct memory access to obtain the data at that offset.
Compared to a high performance field 602, a regular performance field 604 is a little slower in that the generated code has to make two get calls (for the regular performance field 604) as opposed to one get call (for the high performance field 602). On the other hand, an advantage of a regular performance field 604 is that it has the potential for memory savings. While both the high performance field 602 and the regular performance field 604 take up memory, there is an option to change the regular performance field 604 to a dropped field 606 at run time, whereas the high performance field 602 does not have such an option. The regular performance field 604 offers additional memory savings since data changes over time.
A dropped field 606 has a performance level that is less than that of high performance field 602. For dropped field 606, the generated code has two ‘gets’ or calls, rather than one for the high performance field 602. For dropped field 606, one get is a call to the example schema layout 402 to obtain the offset of the (dropped) field, and a second get is to obtain the data at that offset. However, since the offset is invalid, the system retrieves a value of the dropped field 606 from a source other than the record. The dropped field 606 has an advantage over both the high performance field 602 and the regular performance field 604 in that it has low memory usage.
A high performance field 602 can never be dropped since it is statically chosen at compile time. Furthermore, a regular performance field 604 can become a dropped field 606 at run time, and a dropped field 606 can become a regular performance field 604 at run time, due to changes in the data over time. Therefore, an advantage of a regular performance field 604 is that it has the potential for memory savings, as well as a potential for performance improvements.
There can be an overall performance improvement with the presence of regular performance field 604 and dropped field 606. With the presence of dropped fields 606, a record is reduced in size (in the example of
As an example of increased performance (that is, computer speed and efficiency) is a situation where an algorithm looks at the high performance fields only. While this algorithm is high performance at the outset, the records used by the algorithm are smaller in size, which can result in an improvement in performance of this high performance algorithm.
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Following completion of each of Process 1 and Process 2, the third-party code is executed at block 710. A record layout is initialized at block 712. An example of a block diagram for initialization of a record layout is shown in
Schema 802 directs the code generation at 804; the schema can be in any suitable format. In one embodiment, the format is XML. A language code is generated at 806; the language can be C++, Java, Python, and other languages known in the art.
The SDK 800 can include libraries that are used by the third-party to generate its initial boilerplate code. Code Generation 804 outputs Libraries/Header Files 808, which can include classes/structures/objects. The classes/structures/objects are generated in the language specified at 806; for example, in
The SDK 800 is generated either before, or during, the compilation of the third-party code. As such, SDK generation is considered ‘compile time’. ‘Run time’ is considered to occur when the third-party is running its code.
Schema 902 directs the code generation at 904; the schema can be in any suitable format. In one embodiment, the format is XML. A language code is generated at 806; the language can be C++, Java, Python, and other languages known in the art.
The SDK 900 can include libraries that are used by the third-party to generate its initial boilerplate code. Code Generation 904 outputs Libraries/Header Files 908, which can include classes/structures/objects. The classes/structures/objects are generated in the language specified at 906; for example, in
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A list of unprocessed tables is initialized at block 1002, and the sequence of processing unprocessed tables begins at decision block 1004. Once an unprocessed table is selected at block 1016, a code is generated that represents the table as functions/methods/objects with declarations of getters for each field of the table, at block 1018. The table is then set as processed at block 1020. All of the fields in the table are initialized to unprocessed at block 1022 and the sequence to process the fields begins at decision block 1008. A field is selected at block 1010, and checked at decision block 1012 to see if the field is a high performance field. If the field is a high performance field, then the SDK includes high performance fields getters with a static compile time offset of the field, at block 1026. If the field is not a high performance field, then the SDK includes regular performance and dropped field getters with a call to retrieve a runtime offset of the field, at block 1014. The field is then set as processed at block 1024, and the next field is processed in a similar manner at decision block 1008. Once all of the fields are processed (‘no’ at decision block 1008), the next table is processed in the same manner as the first table, until all of the tables are processed (‘no’ at decision block 1004). The process ends at block 1006 where the libraries are packaged as a complete SDK.
A list of unprocessed tables is initialized at block 1102, and the sequence of processing unprocessed tables begins at decision block 1104. Once an unprocessed table is selected at block 1116, the table is then set as processed at block 1116. All fields in the table are initialized to unprocessed at block 1118 and the sequence to process the fields begins at decision block 1108. A field is selected for processing at block 1110, and checked at decision block 1112 to see if the field is droppable. If the field is droppable (‘yes’ at decision block 1112), there is no space allocated in the record layout block 1120. If the field is not droppable (‘no’ at decision block 1112), space is allocated at the end of the record layout at block 1114. In either case, the field is marked as processed at block 1122. The next field is processed in a similar manner, beginning at decision block 1108. Once all of the fields are processed (‘no’ at decision block 1108), the next table is processed in the same manner as the first table, until all of the tables are processed (‘no’ at decision block 1104). The process ends at block 1106 with completion of the runtime record layout.
The first step is to call the getter of the high performance field at block 1202. The offset used to access the high performance field data is the static compile time offset, at block 1204. The value of the high performance field is retrieved through a direct memory access using the static compile time offset, at block 1206, which is then returned to the caller at 1208.
An example of this process is shown in
The first step is to call the getter of a non-high performance field data at block 1302; that is, either regular performance field data, or a dropped field data. The data server is interrogated for the offset of the field at block 1304. The offset is then checked for validity at decision block 1306. For example, the validity condition can be “is offset>0?”, if invalid offsets have been set to a negative value. If the offset is valid, this is indicative of a regular performance field (block 1308), and the getter is accessing of data with the given offset at block 1310.
On the other hand, if the offset is identified as invalid, this indicates that the field is a dropped field (block 1312), and the getter is obtaining a correct type for the field data that is used by the 3rd-party code, without accessing the record, at block 1314. For example, the getter can include interrogation of the data server for a default value of the field. Another example can be the SDK reaching out to a different system and obtaining a value from that system.
After either block 1310 or block 1314, field data is returned to the caller at block 1316.
An example of this process is shown in
In the case of Part Stock (item 508), the caller interrogates (arrow 518) the example schema layout 402 item 408, and retrieves the offset value ‘16’ (arrow 520). The validity condition can be “is the offset>0?”. In this case, the retrieved offset value is valid, which signals to the caller that the field is a regular performance field. The field data is then accessed (arrow 522) and retrieved from Record 1 418 as ‘60’.
In the case of Shelf Life (item 510), the caller interrogates (arrow 524) the example schema layout 402 item 410, and retrieves the offset value ‘−1’ (arrow 526). The validity condition can be “is the offset>0?”. In this case, the retrieved offset value is invalid, which signals to the caller that the field is a dropped field. The field data is not accessed from Record 1 418, but instead, a value of the field data is retrieved from a source other than Record 1 418. For example, the SDK may interrogate the data server for a default value of the field. Another example can be the SDK reaching out to a different system and obtaining a value from that system.
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Following compilation of the third-party code (block 1508) and generation of the schema with dropped fields (block 1518), the third-party code is executed at block 1510. A record layout is initialized at block 1512. An example of a block diagram for initialization of a record layout is shown in
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Following compilation of the third-party code (block 1608), the third-party code is executed at block 1610. A record layout is initialized at block 1612. An example of a block diagram for initialization of a record layout is shown in
System 1700 includes a database server 1704, a database 1702, and client devices 1712 and 1714. Database server 1704 can include a memory 1708, a disk 1710, and one or more processors 1706. In some embodiments, memory 1708 can be volatile memory, compared with disk 1710 which can be non-volatile memory. In some embodiments, database server 1704 can communicate with database 1702 using interface 1716. Database 1702 can be a versioned database or a database that does not support versioning. While database 1702 is illustrated as separate from database server 1704, database 1702 can also be integrated into database server 1704, either as a separate component within database server 1704, or as part of at least one of memory 1708 and disk 1710. A versioned database can refer to a database which provides numerous complete delta-based copies of an entire database. Each complete database copy represents a version. Versioned databases can be used for numerous purposes, including simulation and collaborative decision-making.
System 1700 can also include additional features and/or functionality. For example, system 100 can also include additional storage (removable and/or non-removable) including, but not limited to, magnetic or optical disks or tape. Such additional storage is illustrated in
System 1700 can also include interfaces 1716, 1718 and 1720. Interfaces 1716, 1718 and 1720 can allow components of system 1700 to communicate with each other and with other devices. For example, database server 1704 can communicate with database 1702 using interface 1716. Database server 1704 can also communicate with client devices 1712 and 1714 via interfaces 1720 and 1718, respectively. Client devices 1712 and 1714 can be different types of client devices; for example, client device 1712 can be a desktop or laptop, whereas client device 1714 can be a mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet with a smaller display. Non-limiting example interfaces 1716, 1718 and 1720 can include wired communication links such as a wired network or direct-wired connection, and wireless communication links such as cellular, radio frequency (RF), infrared and/or other wireless communication links. Interfaces 1716, 1718 and 1720 can allow database server 1704 to communicate with client devices 1712 and 1714 over various network types. Non-limiting example network types can include Fibre Channel, small computer system interface (SCSI), Bluetooth, Ethernet, Wi-fi, Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Local area networks (LAN), Wireless Local area networks (WLAN), wide area networks (WAN) such as the Internet, serial, and universal serial bus (USB). The various network types to which interfaces 1716, 1718 and 1720 can connect can run a plurality of network protocols including, but not limited to Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Internet Protocol (IP), real-time transport protocol (RTP), realtime transport control protocol (RTCP), file transfer protocol (FTP), and hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP).
Using interface 1716, database server 1704 can retrieve data from database 1702. The retrieved data can be saved in disk 1710 or memory 1708. In some cases, database server 1704 can also comprise a web server, and can format resources into a format suitable to be displayed on a web browser. Database server 1704 can then send requested data to client devices 1712 and 1714 via interfaces 1720 and 1718, respectively, to be displayed on applications 1722 and 1724. Applications 1722 and 1724 can be a web browser or other application running on client devices 1712 and 1714.
While this specification contains many specific implementation details, these should not be construed as limitations on the scope of what may be claimed, but rather as descriptions of features that may be specific to particular embodiments. Certain features that are described in this specification in the context of separate embodiments can also be implemented in combination in a single embodiment. Conversely, various features that are described in the context of a single embodiment can also be implemented in multiple embodiments separately or in any suitable sub-combination. Moreover, although features may be described above as acting in certain combinations and even initially claimed as such, one or more features from a claimed combination can in some cases be excised from the combination, and the claimed combination may be directed to a sub-combination or variation of a sub-combination.
Similarly, while operations are depicted in the drawings in a particular order, this should not be understood as requiring that such operations be performed in the particular order shown or in sequential order, or that all illustrated operations be performed, to achieve desirable results. In certain circumstances, multitasking and parallel processing may be advantageous. Moreover, the separation of various system modules and components in the embodiments described above should not be understood as requiring such separation in all embodiments, and it should be understood that the described program components and systems can generally be integrated together in a single software product or packaged into multiple software products.
Particular embodiments of the subject matter have been described. Other embodiments are within the scope of the following claims. For example, the actions recited in the claims can be performed in a different order and still achieve desirable results. As one example, the processes depicted in the accompanying figures do not necessarily require the particular order shown, or sequential order, to achieve desirable results. In certain implementations, multitasking and parallel processing may be advantageous.
This application is a continuation of U.S. Ser. No. 17/901,273 filed on Sep. 1, 2022, which claims priority to U.S. Ser. No. 63/240,056 filed Sep. 2, 2021, which is hereby incorporated by reference.
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