17937420. RECOMMENDING VERSION UPDATES FOR SOFTWARE PACKAGES simplified abstract (Fujitsu Limited)
Contents
- 1 RECOMMENDING VERSION UPDATES FOR SOFTWARE PACKAGES
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 RECOMMENDING VERSION UPDATES FOR SOFTWARE PACKAGES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
RECOMMENDING VERSION UPDATES FOR SOFTWARE PACKAGES
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Wei-Peng Chen of Fremont CA (US)
RECOMMENDING VERSION UPDATES FOR SOFTWARE PACKAGES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17937420 titled 'RECOMMENDING VERSION UPDATES FOR SOFTWARE PACKAGES
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes operations for recommending version updates for software packages based on various constraints such as security, backward compatibility, interoperability, and performance. The system receives input indicating the current version of a software package and determines a suitable update version by executing checks based on selected constraints. User-assistive information is then provided to recommend updating to the new version.
- Simplified Explanation:
- Recommending version updates for software packages based on constraints like security, compatibility, and performance. - System determines suitable update version through checks on selected constraints. - Provides user-assistive information for updating to the new version.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in: - Software development companies - IT departments of organizations - App stores and platforms
Problems Solved
- Ensures software packages are updated to the most suitable version - Helps maintain security and compatibility of software - Streamlines the update process for users
Benefits
- Improved software performance and security - Enhanced user experience with up-to-date software - Simplified decision-making process for updating software
Potential Commercial Applications
Optimizing Software Updates for Enhanced Performance and Security
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be the use of automated software update systems in operating systems or applications to recommend and install updates based on certain criteria.
Unanswered Questions
How does the system handle conflicting constraints when recommending an update?
The system may prioritize certain constraints over others based on predefined rules or user preferences to resolve conflicting constraints.
Can users override the system's recommendation and choose not to update to the suggested version?
Users may have the option to ignore the recommendation and continue using the current version, although this may pose risks in terms of security and performance.
Original Abstract Submitted
According to an aspect of an embodiment, operations for recommending version updates for software packages are provided. The operations may include receiving an input which indicates a usage of a first version of a first software package inside a source code of a software and determining a second version of the first software package. The operations may further include selecting one or more constraints from a set of constraints and executing a set of checks based on the selected constraints to determine a suitability of the second version as an update for the first version. The set of constraints may include a security constraint, a backward compatibility constraint, an interoperability constraint, and a performance constraint. The operations may further include controlling an electronic device to render user-assistive information that includes a recommendation to update the first version to the second version.
