18382156. METHOD, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR SETTING FEATURE FLAGS simplified abstract (Dell Products L.P.)
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METHOD, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR SETTING FEATURE FLAGS
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METHOD, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR SETTING FEATURE FLAGS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18382156 titled 'METHOD, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR SETTING FEATURE FLAGS
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes techniques for setting feature flags, which involve generating a target feature flag file with a predetermined data format to indicate the name and target state of a feature. This file is then converted into target codes for different programming languages, allowing clients to query the target state of the feature.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Generating target feature flag files with specific data formats
- Converting feature flag files into target codes for various programming languages
- Querying target codes to determine the target state of a feature
Potential Applications: These techniques can be applied in software development, particularly in feature management and testing environments.
Problems Solved: These techniques streamline the process of setting feature flags and querying feature states across different programming languages.
Benefits:
- Improved feature management in software development
- Enhanced testing capabilities for features
- Simplified querying of feature states
Commercial Applications: The technology can be utilized by software development companies to efficiently manage and test features across different programming languages, potentially improving development workflows and product quality.
Prior Art: Readers interested in prior art related to this technology can explore existing patents and research papers on feature flag management and testing in software development.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on the latest advancements in feature flag management and testing in software development to enhance your understanding of this technology.
Questions about Feature Flag Management: 1. How do these techniques improve the efficiency of feature flag management in software development? 2. What are the potential challenges associated with implementing feature flag management techniques across different programming languages?
Original Abstract Submitted
Techniques for setting feature flags involve generating a target feature flag file with a predetermined data format, the target feature flag file indicating a name and a target state of a target feature. Such techniques further involve generating a feature state query library of the target feature flag by converting the target feature flag file into a plurality of target codes corresponding to a plurality of target programming languages. Such techniques further involve querying, from the feature state query library, a target code corresponding to a target programming language used by a client in the plurality of target programming languages. Such techniques further involve sending the queried target code to the client, the target code indicating the target state of the target feature.
