BlackBerry has been granted a patent for a method that involves obtaining and executing container images on a computing device. This process includes creating a customized development environment by importing source code and licenses, mapping artifacts, and compiling code within the customized container. GlobalData’s report on BlackBerry gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Container-based development environment customization and code compilation
The patent US12045607B2 outlines a method and system for enhancing the development environment on a computing device through the use of container images. The method involves obtaining a first container image from a host device and executing a second container image. This execution process includes starting a container from the first image, which is tailored for a local development environment. Key steps in this customization involve the automatic importation of source code and licenses, mapping of development artifacts, and mounting the container within the device's file system to facilitate read and write access. Additionally, the method encompasses compiling developed code within the customized container, ensuring a streamlined development process.
The patent further specifies that the customization may include duplicating local user and group identifiers within the container and automatically writing compiling artifacts to the device's file system. It also highlights the use of a configuration file, potentially in YAML format, associated with the second container image. The computing device described in the patent is equipped with a processor and a communications subsystem, enabling it to perform these tasks efficiently. The claims also extend to a non-transitory computer-readable medium that stores instruction code to execute the aforementioned methods, reinforcing the patent's focus on improving the development workflow through containerization technology.
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