Client-configured Server Tracing for Element-level Debugging
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing debugging technologies for complex cross-platform applications lack the ability for granular tracing at the element level, particularly in client-server environments, leading to inefficient issue resolution due to package partitioning constraints and the inability for end users to invoke server-side debugging from the client-side execution environment.
Innovation Solution
A method that allows users to configure server code tracing to a specific depth threshold for client-side interface elements, enabling granular tracing of server code scoped to the selected element, bypassing package boundaries and allowing end users to initiate tracing without requiring knowledge of the product architecture or programming skills.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If package partitioning constraints are enforced for server code organization, then code modularity and maintainability are improved, but the ability to perform granular tracing at element level is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the tracing functionality by allowing users to specify particular user interface elements for tracing, thereby dividing the tracing scope into manageable portions that correspond to specific code packages or modules without requiring changes to the underlying package structure
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary tracing mechanism that bridges the gap between package-level code organization and element-level debugging needs, allowing traces to be configured at the element level while respecting package boundaries through the use of element identifiers and configurable trace depths
2Reliability
If end users are restricted from invoking server-side debugging, then server security and system stability are improved, but debugging efficiency and issue resolution speed deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables end users to independently configure and initiate server-side traces for specific user interface elements without requiring administrator intervention or deep technical knowledge, allowing users to self-serve debugging needs while the system maintains security through controlled trace scopes
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a universal debugging interface that works across different user roles and skill levels, allowing both end users and developers to invoke server-side tracing through a common element identifier-based mechanism that adapts to their respective needs
3Loss of information
If full server code tracing is performed, then complete debugging information is obtained, but information overload and analysis complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by allowing traces to be focused on specific user interface elements and their associated code portions only, rather than uniformly tracing all server code, thereby providing detailed information where needed while reducing unnecessary trace data in other areas
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements partial action by enabling users to configure trace depth thresholds that limit how many levels of code hierarchy are traced, allowing users to obtain sufficient debugging information without the overwhelming complexity of complete end-to-end traces
Data Source
AI summary
A user-device configured server code trace request that specifies an element identifier of a specified user-device interface element served by a server device and a server code tracing depth specified by a user of a user device is received at the server device from the user device served by the server device. Using the specified element identifier, a granular server code trace of server code scoped to the specified server code tracing depth and scoped to a portion of the server code utilized in association with the specified user-device interface element is performed.