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Automated quality assurance framework for infrastructure as code implementations

Source: United States Patent and Trademark Office(USPTO). Credit: Humana Inc

A recently filed patent (Publication Number: US20230136623A1) describes a method and system for providing an automated quality assurance framework for infrastructure as code (IaC) implementations. The method involves receiving a pull request associated with proposed changes to existing IaC source code and triggering a quality assurance framework. The framework includes several modules such as naming and documentation check, coding standards check, test case and security check, and manual review. Upon successful completion of the quality assurance framework, the changed code is automatically merged into the existing IaC source code.

The patent also describes different modules within the quality assurance framework. The naming and documentation check module compares branch names against acceptable naming standards and verifies modifications in a change log file. The coding standards check module verifies variable types, descriptions, and specific provider configuration fields. The test case and security check module applies predefined test cases simulating deployment or use and verifies recommended security configurations. The merging of the changed code into the existing IaC source code involves creating a new release and tagging the changed code with a new tag.

Additionally, the patent presents an alternative method for providing the automated quality assurance framework for IaC implementations. This method involves receiving a pull request associated with proposed changes to existing IaC source code and triggering a quality assurance framework specific to either a service enablement team or an applications development team. The framework includes modules such as infrastructure validations, coding standards and compliance check, and test case and security check. Upon successful completion of the quality assurance framework, the changed code is automatically merged into the existing IaC source code.

The system described in the patent includes IaC source code repositories, user devices associated with service enablement and applications development teams, and electronic storage devices with software instructions. The system receives pull requests, triggers team-specific versions of the quality assurance framework, and merges the changed code into the existing IaC source code. The system also generates failure notifications for unsuccessful modules and allows manual review before automatic merging. It can create new releases and tags for the changed code and create temporary storage areas for each pull request.

Overall, the patent presents methods and systems for automating the quality assurance process for IaC implementations, ensuring adherence to naming standards, coding standards, test cases, and security configurations. The described framework streamlines the process of merging changes into existing IaC source code, improving efficiency and reducing the risk of errors.

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