System and method for implementing software release version update automation tool
US11422789B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 15, 2021 |
| Grant date | Aug 23, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 15, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F8/71
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates generally to a system and method for implementing a software release update automation tool without using version numbers. An embodiment of the present invention is directed to an Automation Tool that manages software promotion from different perspectives by using dynamic value injection and automation. This efficiently eliminates or substantially reduces human efforts and manual tasks on the complicated process of version management. In addition, the Automation Tool of an embodiment of the present invention may further take current version snapshots, manage change logs for audit, perform version validation for match and unmatched build post promotion, and provide email or other communication notification and/or alerts.
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