Tenant Visual Component Creation in On-Demand Database Services
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional database systems restrict users' ability to efficiently and effectively generate and edit user interfaces due to limited access to component information, which is typically only available in a library provided by the database service provider.
Innovation Solution
Mechanisms and methods are provided for creating visual components for tenants of an on-demand database service, allowing tenants to define and reuse components for user interfaces by accessing their own storage and processing information, enabling the creation of custom components that can be used in user-defined interfaces.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If users are limited to using only the component library provided by the database service provider, then system simplicity and security are maintained, but user interface customization capability and efficiency are restricted
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts component information from the traditional provider-controlled library and makes it accessible to tenants through their own storage space. This allows tenants to store, access, and reuse component information independently, enabling customization without compromising system security or complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The system introduces a mediator mechanism that allows tenants to access their own storage and retrieve component information. This intermediary layer enables tenants to customize interfaces by retrieving stored component information without directly accessing the provider's library, maintaining security while enabling versatility
2Productivity
If component information is stored in a centralized library maintained by the provider, then system security and control are maintained, but tenant efficiency in generating and editing interfaces is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables tenants to serve themselves by storing component information in their own storage space and retrieving it when needed. This self-service mechanism eliminates dependency on the provider's library, allowing tenants to efficiently generate and edit interfaces without waiting for provider resources
Solution Approach 2:
Component information is stored in advance in tenant storage spaces before it is needed. This preliminary action allows tenants to quickly retrieve and reuse component information when generating interfaces, significantly improving productivity without requiring real-time access to provider libraries
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AI summary
In accordance with embodiments, there are provided mechanisms and methods for creating visual components for tenants of an on-demand database service. These mechanisms and methods for creating visual components for tenants of an on-demand database service can enable embodiments to allow tenants to create reusable components for use in user defined interfaces, etc. The ability of embodiments to provide such feature may allow tenants to efficiently and effectively create interfaces.