Container Image WASM Conversion via Automatic Language Detection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Converting non-WASM applications to a WebAssembly (WASM) binary format is labor-intensive and requires specialized knowledge, often preventing legacy applications from being optimized for improved computational efficiency.
Innovation Solution
A computing system automatically identifies the programming language of a container build file, determines its compatibility with WASM, and performs necessary conversions, including replacing non-WASM-compatible dependencies with WASM-compatible equivalents, without human intervention.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If automatic WASM conversion is implemented, then productivity and computational efficiency are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an automatic conversion system that acts as an intermediary between traditional container build files and WASM-compatible formats. This system includes components such as a build file parser, language identifier, compatibility checker, and converter that automatically handle the transformation process, eliminating the need for manual intervention while managing the complexity of WASM conversion.
Solution Approach 2:
The conversion system performs self-service by automatically identifying the programming language, checking WASM compatibility, and executing the conversion process without requiring specialized human expertise. The system uses built-in databases of programming languages and compatibility rules to autonomously complete the conversion task.
2Manufacturing precision
If manual WASM conversion is performed, then manufacturing precision is maintained, but loss of time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-establishing databases of programming languages and their WASM compatibility status. Before actual conversion, the system checks the build file against these pre-prepared compatibility rules, allowing for rapid accuracy verification without time-consuming manual analysis during the conversion process.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the manual mechanical process of WASM conversion with an automated computational system. The conversion is performed through algorithmic processing and automated tooling rather than manual intervention, dramatically reducing conversion time while maintaining precision through systematic validation rules.
3Ease of operation
If automatic conversion system is implemented, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The automatic conversion system is segmented into distinct functional modules: a build file parser that reads container build files, a language identifier that detects programming languages, a compatibility checker that validates WASM readiness, and a converter that performs the actual conversion. This segmentation simplifies operation by providing clear, step-by-step automated processing while organizing complexity into manageable components.
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AI summary
A computing system comprising one or more computing devices accesses a container build file comprising a plurality of instructions for building a container image based at least in part on an instruction file that defines an application. The computing system identifies a programming language in which the instruction file was written. The computing system determines that the programming language is a member of a set of programming languages that can be compiled into a WebAssembly (WASM) binary code format. The computing system causes the instruction file to be compiled into the WASM binary code format.