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Please predict whether this patent is acceptable.PATENT ABSTRACT: Embodiments of the invention disclosed herein provide techniques for generating an alternative design recommendation. The techniques include determining, via a processor, a first function associated with one or more first components included in a first design. The techniques further include analyzing, via the processor, a plurality of components included in a database to select one or more second components associated with a second function that corresponds to the first function. The techniques further include causing an alternative design recommendation that includes the one or more second components to be output for display.