Dynamic Build Configuration Revision
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing software build process requires restarting and re-queuing when modifications are needed after the build process has been initiated, leading to substantial delays and increased development time due to the need to terminate and restart the process.
Innovation Solution
Implementing a mechanism to dynamically revise the build configuration in real-time, allowing modifications during the build process without requiring a restart, by determining if a stage has begun and performing subsequent actions accordingly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the build process is restarted to incorporate modifications, then the build configuration can be updated, but the development time increases substantially
Solution Approach 1:
The build system dynamically adjusts its behavior based on the current execution state. When a modification is detected, the system determines whether the affected stage has begun executing and either continues the current build or restarts from a specific point, rather than following a fixed restart protocol. This dynamic adaptation eliminates unnecessary restarts and reduces development time while maintaining configuration update capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback mechanisms by monitoring the execution state of build stages and detecting modifications to the build configuration. Based on this feedback, the system intelligently decides whether to continue or restart the build process, optimizing the balance between configuration accuracy and development efficiency.
2Loss of time
If the build process continues without restart, then development time is reduced, but configuration consistency may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The build process is segmented into discrete stages, each with its own execution state tracking. When a modification is detected, the system identifies the specific stage affected and determines whether to continue from the current point or restart that stage, ensuring configuration consistency is maintained for the affected segment while preserving progress in unaffected segments.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary checks to determine the execution state of affected stages before deciding whether to restart. By proactively assessing whether a stage has begun executing, the system can make informed decisions about continuation versus restart, ensuring configuration consistency without unnecessary time loss.
3Reliability
If the build process is terminated and restarted, then the latest configuration is ensured, but productivity decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The system continuously monitors for configuration modifications and uses this feedback to intelligently determine whether a restart is necessary. By comparing the modification timing with stage execution state, the system ensures configuration accuracy is maintained while avoiding unnecessary restarts that would reduce build throughput and productivity.
4Adaptability or versatility
If real-time modification is enabled, then adaptability improves, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The build system incorporates dynamic state tracking and conditional logic to handle real-time modifications. By monitoring execution states and applying conditional continuation or restart decisions, the system achieves high adaptability while managing complexity through structured state management rather than complex architectural changes.
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AI summary
Dynamically revising an in-process build is disclosed. A build system receives a build configuration comprising information that defines a plurality of successive stages. Each stage includes at least one step, and one or more of the stages include a plurality of successive steps. The build configuration defines a build process that, when completed, alters a state of a storage device. The build system initiates a build process sequence on the build configuration. The build system, after initiating the build process sequence, receives notification of a desire to add a revision to a particular stage of the plurality of stages defined in the build configuration. A determination is made that performance of the particular stage has or has not begun. In response to the determination, a subsequent build process action is performed.