Dependency based deployment of packages in a computing environment

摘要

The method involves defining dependencies by computing application components, where the components expose their dependencies to a cooperating interface. A list of defined dependencies is generated. Files (415) associated with the defined dependencies are identified. The dependency list and the identified files are processed to generate a deployable bundle. The bundle is communicated to a cooperating environment. Independent claims are also included for the following: (A) a computer readable medium having computer readable instructions for defining dependencies by components (B) a data structure for use in the creation of packages for deployment (C) a system to deploy a package having dependencies.