US Patent 9047399 Generating visualization from running executable code

A method and apparatus for generating visualizations from running executable code is described. In one embodiment, the method includes monitoring an executable software application while the software application is running. The method may also include capturing data indicative of runtime events that occur while the executable software application is run. In one embodiment, the method may further include generating a profile of the executable software application from the captured data, and rendering a visualization of the profile for display.