ServiceNow, Inc.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THIRD-PARTY LIBRARY MANAGEMENT

Abstract:

In accordance with the present approach, a library management system identifies third-party libraries that developers request to incorporate into a software release. The library management system may determine whether a master ticket or usage ticket for a new third-party library exists. If a master or usage ticket is not already existing and approved for the third-party library, the third-party library management system may automatically analyze the third-party library to determine whether it corresponds to third-party libraries that are already approved and stored in a central repository. After approval of a master ticket, the third-party library may be incorporated into the central repository and referenced by subsequent usage tickets that are particular to an individual software release. If not approved, the library management system provides the third-party library to a manual approval system. Moreover, the library management system provides efficient reporting of and access to statuses of the requested third-party libraries.