Software Kit Provides Effective Patch Creation

By DE Editors

AgenSoft Inc. (Moscow, Russia), a provider of software solutions for IT developers, has released a software development kit that provides an effective approach for creating software patches and updates, and integration of the patch creation process directly into software products. DF SDK was designed for efficient software updating and patching; space-saving differential data backup; and reliable version control for files of any type and size.

DF SDK v1.0 does not simply create incremental updates and re-package files, but analyzes each file at the byte level and builds the difference for updating the target file on the end-user’s system. The integrated process means end users can be assured of always having the latest version of your software product.

According to the company, DF SDK does not deal with any specific data structures, but operates with files as binary data, and thus is designed to work well on files of any type including executables, libraries, data files, and others. Available as a standard dynamic link library (DLL), DF SDK can be used with almost any Windows development language. The DF SDK API is designed to be simple enough to integrate into your existing products and solutions, and to provide a high-grade of performance and flexibility. DF SDK comes with sample programs and examples designed to simplify patch creation and application.

The size of files, databases, or documents is immaterial. DF SDK uses advanced algorithms created by leading specialists in the field of applied mathematics.

DF SDK is available for Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003. A free download of the demo version and flexible license options are available. For more information, visit agensoft.com.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.