Abstract: Method for generation of a live update including compiling original source code into a first intermediate representation (IR) code; compiling modified source code into second IR code; analyzing and comparing the first and second IR codes to identify variables and functions that were changed generating a part of final IR code with all the original variables and functions; generating an additional part of final IR code with new code for modified portions of the changed original functions, added functions and variables, and marking it for compilation into special code/data sections; and compiling a new object code and a final executable binary based on the final IR. The final executable object code includes the original code and data from original application binary, and a live update code and data from additional part of final IR generated. The live update code and data refer to original code and data where needed via standard object code relocation information.

Abstract: Method for generation of a live update including compiling original source code into a first intermediate representation (IR) code; compiling modified source code into second IR code; analyzing and comparing the first and second IR codes to identify variables and functions that were changed generating a part of final IR code with all the original variables and functions; generating an additional part of final IR code with new code for modified portions of the changed original functions, added functions and variables, and marking it for compilation into special code/data sections; and compiling a new object code and a final executable binary based on the final IR. The final executable object code includes the original code and data from original application binary, and a live update code and data from additional part of final IR generated. The live update code and data refer to original code and data where needed via standard object code relocation information.