2. A method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the pointer conforms to a syntax of the programming language for invoking in the context of executing a first function a method as implemented in another function.
2. A method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the pointer conforms to a syntax of the programming language for invoking in the context of executing a first function a method as implemented in another function. 3. A method as recited in claim 2 , wherein the other function comprises a parent function from which the current function inherited the method.