Runtime Injection Configuration Management via Environment Identifiers
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current configuration management practices are cumbersome and error-prone, requiring extensive manual effort and resource allocation due to the need for managing multiple files across various environments, leading to human errors and operational bottlenecks in software development and deployment.
Innovation Solution
A system and method utilizing runtime injection with a universal unique identifier to manage configuration values in a single file, allowing variables to serve as placeholders for key values, which are dynamically injected at runtime, thereby simplifying configuration management and reducing manual work.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate configuration files are maintained for different environments and locations, then configuration values can be environment-specific, but the complexity of configuration management increases and manual maintenance effort increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple environment-specific configuration files into a single configuration file by introducing an environment identifier dimension. Instead of maintaining separate files for development, testing, and production environments, the system uses a single file with environment-specific values organized by environment identifiers, reducing file management complexity while preserving environment-specific configuration capabilities
Solution Approach 2:
The single configuration file serves multiple environments through the use of environment identifiers as a universal indexing mechanism. The same configuration file structure and management approach works across all environments (development, testing, production, etc.), eliminating the need for environment-specific file handling procedures
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple configuration files are maintained in multiple locations, then environment-specific values can be stored, but the risk of human error increases and updates may be missed
Solution Approach 1:
By consolidating all environment configurations into a single file, the patent eliminates the reliability issues associated with managing multiple files across different locations. The single file approach ensures that all environment configurations are updated in one place, preventing scenarios where some environments receive updates while others do not
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides a centralized view of all configuration values across environments, enabling validation and verification mechanisms to ensure updates are applied correctly. The single file structure allows for comprehensive checking and validation of configuration changes before deployment to any environment
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple configuration files are maintained for different environments, then configuration flexibility is improved, but the time required for updates and changes increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple configuration files into one, so that configuration updates can be made in a single location rather than propagating changes across multiple files. This dramatically reduces the time required to update configurations for different environments while maintaining the ability to environment-specific values through the environment identifier indexing system
4Adaptability or versatility
If configuration values are hard-coded in multiple files, then environment-specific deployment is possible, but development and operation efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts environment-specific values from hard-coded configuration and organizes them in a single external configuration file indexed by environment identifiers. This separation allows configuration changes to be made without modifying source code, significantly improving development efficiency while maintaining environment-specific deployment capabilities
Solution Approach 2:
The single configuration file with environment identifier indexing provides a universal solution that works across all environments and software components. This unified approach eliminates the need for separate configuration management processes for different environments, streamlining both development and operations workflows
Data Source
AI summary
The invention relates generally to a system and method for implementing a one to many configuration management tool using runtime injection to replace hard coded values. An embodiment of the present invention is directed to addressing configuration management challenges, enhancing software quality and improving operation performance.