Application software tracing and mapping
Specific analytical instruments that can examine and map data trajectories as transactions traverse through application software. Application mapping utilizes specialized approaches to trace, document, and model the exact pathways and sequential processing logic data follows within a program. Techniques involve capturing snapshots of execution state, tracing data from inception to outcome, graphically charting flowcharts of all logic branches and decision points, replicating parallel simulations to compare results, and inspecting processing sequences. The goal is to analyze how application code transforms input to output to reveal inefficiencies, redundancies, and issues needing correction to optimize software quality and performance. These application mapping tools provide enhanced visibility into intricate processing workflows occurring within complex business systems.
