| The Metex Application Transformation Process |
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The Metex Application Transformation solution uses a combination of advanced automated tools,
sophisticated transformation technologies and professional services to produce a high-quality,
native style, multi-tier modern Java or .NET application.
The Metex transformation process and technologies have been developed and refined over the
previous 10 years and validated on tens of millions of lines of 4GL language source code.
Metex’s unique combination of a suite of automated tools and specialized professional services
is a proven modernization solution that minimizes project risk and completion time while offering
excellent code quality at a cost effective price.
To effectively manage the transformation process through the entire project duration, Metex
developed ClearView, a comprehensive web-enabled project management system that captures all project
activity, documents all test cases and provides a clear view of daily project activity, test case
status and issue tracking. Metex clients have online ClearView access throughout the modernization
project to facilitate issue management, interaction with Metex project resources and provide full
visibility of the modernization progress.
The Metex transformation process consists of six project stages that were designed to collectively ensure
that the final solution is a functional, fully-tested, enhanced, modern application that meets all client
requirements and expectations.
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| Proven Expertise in All Six Steps of the Transformation Process |
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1. Detailed Project Planning
- Comprehensive application review.
- Client collaboration to prepare and mutually approve the application architecture design document.
- Produce detailed project resource and milestone plan.
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2. Automated Code Transformation
- Automation does not restrict architecture selection.
- Custom tools for each tier and architecture option.
- Minimizes project completion time without compromising code quality.
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3. Professional Services
- The Metex Professional Services team uses the output from the automated process to finalize the modernized application.
- Code mining and analysis tools ensure accurate code completion.
- Final code transformation is based on project roadmap.
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4. Unit and Functional Testing
- Supported by established quality assurance and quality control procedures.
- Metex standard testing methodology combined with client-provided test cases to validate correct transformation of all business logic.
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| 5. User Acceptance Testing |
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- Client testing and final debugging complete the process.
- Issues are entered into a real-time web-based reporting system.
- Clients have web access to real-time status reports and project progress.
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| 6. Training and Transition Support |
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| Metex has a process to effectively transfer the modernized application to the client that includes: |
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- Installation documentation and implementation support.
- Optional Block-of-Time technical support services.
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