| 摘要 |
The invention may provide “undo” (e.g., rollback) features, along with data management simplification features, to an update package model of software suite development/evolution. New functions, which may have disruption effects for customers, may be installed into the core configuration data with inactive switches. Upon activation, a switch status may change, and a query filter may use the activated function (e.g., as associated with the switch ID). Original functions may be maintained, giving the user the ability to deactivate an activated function, and thereby reverting the system back to the prior configuration status. |
| 主权项 |
1. A method for providing reversible enhancement functions in a software system utilizing an enhancement package and switch framework, the method comprising:
constructing, with an electronic processor, a reversible test client by copying a main test client from an electronic storage medium, wherein the reversible test client including data created during a test is removable after the test; enhancing the reversible test client with an identifier, such that it can be distinguished from other types of clients; responsive to receiving a request to activate an enhancement function in the main test client:
activating the enhancement function, activating an associated switch,responsive to activation of the enhancement function, activating a switchable business configuration set associated with the associated switch, wherein the activating includes installing at least one associated data or code set, the installation to be accessible to all clients, andsetting a status for each enhancement function associated with the switchable business configuration set from inactive to active; responsive to receiving a request to activate an enhancement function in the reversible test client:
activating a switch associated with the enhancement function without activating the enhancement function,responsive to activation of the switch associated with the enhancement function, activating a switchable business configuration set associated with the switch, wherein the activating includes installing at least one associated data or code set in only the reversible test client, andsetting the status for each enhancement function associated with the switchable business configuration set from “inactive” to “activated in test mode,” wherein in the “activated in test mode” status the enhancement function continues to be inactive for all other clients, including the main test client, and active for the reversible test client; receiving input indicating if an activation in the reversible test client should be accepted or rejected; and responsive to the input indicating accepted: deleting the reversible test client, making the at least one associated data or code set accessible to all clients, and setting the status for each enhancement function form “activated in test mode” to activate. |
