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| | Class 717: DATA PROCESSING: SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT, INSTALLATION AND MANAGEMENT / U.S. Patent Classification Definitions |
 | | This class provides for operations performed during the generation of computer programs prior to actual deployment and/or execution on a target machine, except when the execution is performed for the purpose of debugging or optimizing the program, such as by simulation, emulation, or profiling. |
 | | This class provides for debugging computer programs in order to ensure correct operation of software during its intended use, the debugging being performed at the time the program is under development. |
 | | Medium for delivering software, per se, such as punched cards, paper or magnetic tapes, magnetic and optical disks, pluggable modules, cartridges and cards, networks, and memories are classified in the appropriate device class. |
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