Dynamic Application Versioning via Abstract Component Mapping
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Solution Overview
Problem
Application development is inefficient and costly due to the need for creating multiple versions of an application to accommodate different device specifications, such as operating systems and display resolutions, which often results in repetitive work and limited compatibility.
Innovation Solution
The method involves creating an abstract representation of an application and mapping it to various component mappings, allowing a server to determine and send the appropriate version of the application to a device based on its specifications, thereby eliminating the need for separate versions for each device type.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple versions of an application are developed for different device specifications, then compatibility with various devices is improved, but development time and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a single application version that can adapt to multiple device specifications through a specification detection mechanism. The application receives device specification information, determines compatibility based on predefined criteria, and adjusts its behavior accordingly, eliminating the need to develop separate versions for different devices while maintaining broad compatibility
Solution Approach 2:
The application dynamically changes its operational parameters based on detected device specifications. By receiving specification data and adjusting its configuration, the application can optimize its performance for different device types without requiring separate codebases, thus reducing development time while maintaining adaptability
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple versions of an application are developed for different device specifications, then compatibility with various devices is improved, but development complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses a single universal application version that incorporates a specification detection and compatibility determination mechanism. This approach consolidates what would otherwise require multiple separate application versions into one unified codebase, reducing development complexity while maintaining the ability to support various device specifications
Solution Approach 2:
The application performs self-detection of device specifications and self-determination of compatibility without requiring manual configuration or separate deployment processes. This automation reduces the complexity of managing multiple versions by allowing the application to adapt itself based on the runtime environment
3Productivity
If a single application version is used for all devices, then development efficiency is improved, but compatibility with various devices deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The single application version incorporates a mechanism to receive device specification information and dynamically adjust its operational parameters. This allows the application to maintain high development efficiency by using one codebase while achieving broad compatibility through runtime parameter adjustment based on detected device characteristics
Data Source
AI summary
One embodiment involves a system comprising a network, a server, and a requesting device. The server and requesting device are connected with the network. The server comprises a processor configured to receive a request from the requesting device and determine information about the requesting device based at least in part on the request. The processor is further configured to determine an abstract representation of an application and at least one mapping from a plurality of mappings based at least in part on the information about the device. The abstract representation comprises a plurality of components. Each mapping comprises an attribute for at least one of the plurality of components. The processor is further configured to generate a version of the application on-the-fly based at least in part on the abstract representation and the at least one mapping and send the version of the application to the requesting device.