18295554. SOFTWARE COMPONENT DEPENDENCY TRACKER simplified abstract (Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.)
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SOFTWARE COMPONENT DEPENDENCY TRACKER
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
David P. Bendert of Charlotte NC (US)
Jason Franklin Frye of Monroe NC (US)
Maximilian Fuchs of Charlotte NC (US)
Jennifer Marie Giannoulis of Waxhaw NC (US)
Magesh Punniyamoorthy of Charlotte NC (US)
Matthew O. Spain of Charlotte NC (US)
SOFTWARE COMPONENT DEPENDENCY TRACKER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18295554 titled 'SOFTWARE COMPONENT DEPENDENCY TRACKER
The abstract describes a patent application for a dependency tracking service that automatically identifies and tracks information about dependencies of a software component and provides visualizations of that information.
- The system identifies dependencies through automated metadata analysis, behavior analysis, or source code analysis of the software component.
- It tracks the status of the software component by referencing code management systems, vulnerability reporting systems, or similar tools.
Potential Applications: This technology can be used in software development to improve understanding of dependencies and streamline the management of software components.
Problems Solved: The technology addresses the challenge of manually tracking dependencies in complex software systems, saving time and reducing errors.
Benefits: The system automates the identification and tracking of dependencies, improving efficiency and accuracy in software development processes.
Commercial Applications: This technology can be valuable for software development companies looking to enhance their development processes and ensure the stability and security of their software products.
Questions about Dependency Tracking: 1. How does the system analyze metadata to identify dependencies? The system uses automated metadata analysis to extract information about dependencies from the software component.
2. What are the benefits of tracking dependencies in software development? Tracking dependencies helps developers understand the relationships between different components, leading to more efficient development processes.
Original Abstract Submitted
Disclosed in some examples are methods, systems, devices, and machine-readable mediums for a dependency tracking service which automatically identifies and tracks information about dependencies of a software component and provides one or more visualizations displaying that information. The system may identify the dependencies through automated metadata analysis of the software component, behavior analysis of the software component, or source code analysis of the software component. The system may track status of the software component by reference to one or more code management systems, vulnerability reporting systems, or the like.
