Configuration-Driven Application Platform for Heterogeneous Environments
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Solution Overview
Problem
Heterogeneous computing environments require multiple software versions, leading to redundant development, increased costs, and software errors, with current approaches being inflexible and inefficient, especially when adapting to changing business and process requirements.
Innovation Solution
A configuration-driven application design, deployment, and execution platform that allows for platform-agnostic applications to be configured once and supported across different environments, automating the translation of business and process requirements into application functionality without the need for custom code, and enabling secure data sharing across disparate systems.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple versions of software are developed for different computer and operating systems, then compatibility with heterogeneous computing environments is improved, but development complexity and operational costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal configuration file format (JSON) that can be interpreted by application platforms across different operating systems and hardware architectures. This single configuration approach enables the same application to run universally on Windows, Linux, macOS, and other platforms without requiring separate version development for each environment, thereby achieving multi-platform compatibility while reducing development complexity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple versions of software are developed for different computer and operating systems, then compatibility with heterogeneous computing environments is improved, but operational costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
By creating a universal application configuration system that works across all platforms, the patent eliminates the need to maintain multiple separate software versions. This reduces operational costs associated with deploying, updating, and managing different versions across heterogeneous environments, while still achieving full platform compatibility.
3Adaptability or versatility
If configuration changes are made to adapt to changing business requirements, then adaptability to new requirements is improved, but the amount of work and costs for maintaining software increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the application configuration into distinct, modular JSON files that can be independently modified. This allows specific business requirements to be addressed by changing only the relevant configuration sections without affecting the entire application, thereby improving adaptability while reducing maintenance workload through localized changes.
Solution Approach 2:
The configuration-driven architecture enables non-developers to modify application behavior by editing JSON configuration files without requiring access to source code or compilation tools. This self-service capability allows business users to adapt applications to changing requirements independently, significantly reducing maintenance work and costs.
4Adaptability or versatility
If custom code is written to translate business requirements into application functionality, then functionality to meet specific requirements is improved, but development time and costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables configuration files to directly define application functionality through JSON syntax that specifies business logic, data models, and user interfaces. This eliminates the need for developers to write custom code for each business requirement, as the configuration files themselves serve as the implementation layer, dramatically reducing development time while maintaining full functionality.
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AI summary
Methods, systems, and computer-readable media are provided for configuration-driven application deployments. An example method can include obtaining a platform-agnostic application configuration including a plurality of application components that can be interpreted by a plurality of system-specific application platforms to dynamically render different applications; based on the platform-agnostic application configuration, generating, by a computing device using a system-specific application platform, an application including a platform-specific interpretation of the platform-agnostic application configuration; and executing the application at the computing device.