A method and
system for modifying
computer program logic with respect to a predetermined aspect, comprising (a) before run time: analyzing compiled
computer program logic of a module for processes involving the predetermined aspect before run time, substantially without decompilation or reference to
computer program source code; and storing a set of modifications relating to computer
program logic modifications of the module relating to the predetermined aspect; and (b) at run time: based on the stored set of modifications, selectively transferring
program control from the module to a separate logical structure, executing modified
logical operations with respect to the predetermined aspect, and subsequently returning
program control to the module. The predetermined aspect may be, for example, a
data type,
algorithm type, or interface specification. In a preferred embodiment, the predetermined aspect is date related data, and more particularly, to
logical operations relating to date related data which are flawed. The
system preferably operates in a mainframe environment, wherein the compiled computer program constitutes one or more load modules, executing under an
operating system, wherein the computer
program logic modifications preferably comprise program flow control diversions in an original object module, which selectively transfer logical control to a separate object module to effect modifications to the computer
program logic, followed by a return of control to the original object module.