Automated Package Manager Generation Tool for Software Build Configuration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Developers face difficulties in providing source code to build systems and generating configurations required for software packages, making it challenging to build and distribute software packages effectively.
Innovation Solution
A package manager generation tool receives an indication of source code location, retrieves it, and uses a configuration file generated from user inputs to build and distribute software packages to designated distribution systems, leveraging a web user interface for input and translation of commands.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If developers manually provide source code to build systems and generate configurations, then software packages can be built, but the process becomes complex and difficult to operate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary tool that acts as a mediator between developers and build systems. This tool automatically generates configuration files from source code repositories, eliminating the need for developers to manually create complex build configurations. The intermediary translates simple repository information into detailed build system configurations, resolving the contradiction between ease of operation and system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The build configuration system performs self-service by automatically detecting source code repositories and generating appropriate configuration files without human intervention. The system services itself by maintaining and updating its own configuration based on repository metadata, thereby simplifying the operational burden on developers while managing the inherent complexity of the build system.
2Manufacturing precision
If build systems require detailed configuration files for compiling and testing, then software packages can be properly built, but the configuration generation process becomes difficult and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by pre-generating configuration files from repository metadata before the actual build process begins. Configuration files are created in advance based on repository information, eliminating the need for time-consuming manual configuration generation during the build process. This preliminary preparation ensures manufacturing precision is maintained while significantly reducing the time loss associated with configuration creation.
Solution Approach 2:
The system creates copies of repository metadata and transforms them into configuration files through automated template processing. Instead of manually crafting each configuration file, the system copies relevant information from repository metadata and applies it to predefined configuration templates, ensuring precision while dramatically reducing the time required for configuration generation.
3Reliability
If developers need to update multiple software packages across different systems, then system reliability improves, but the distribution and management process becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal package management system that can handle multiple software packages across different distribution systems through a single integrated interface. The system performs multiple functions including configuration generation, package building, testing, and distribution to various targets, thereby improving reliability through consistent management while reducing the complexity that would arise from managing each package and system separately.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges multiple distribution targets and package management operations into a unified system. By combining configuration management, build processes, and distribution operations into a single integrated workflow, the system improves reliability through consistent handling of all packages while reducing the operational complexity of managing updates across multiple systems.
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AI summary
Embodiments relate to systems and methods for building and distributing software packages. A package manager generation tool can interface with a set of stages of a development environment to receive source code configured for a software package build. The package manager generation tool can further receive a configuration file from a web user interface, wherein the configuration file can comprise a set of commands that, when executed, can build a software package from the source code. A distribution schedule can indicate one or more distribution systems to which to distribute the software package. The package manager generation tool can distribute the software packages to the distribution systems specified by the distribution schedule.