ITM imports the complete set of source code into the Njema repository and runs the analysis. Such a run takes approximately 4 hours for 50 million lines of code, for example. Typically, the first run reveals that some entities are missing or that further clarification is needed.
The missing code is subsequently provided and imported. If an entity cannot be obtained, its status is set to ALIEN or KNOWN ALIEN, and the process is repeated.
Depending on the situation, this procedure may take several weeks. The customer receives a comprehensive report as a PDF. Additionally, the results are provided as a CSV file.
The report also includes the following information:
- Which entities are used (COPY, INCLUDE, C headers, procedures, etc.)
- Which entities are missing, and which are redundant („dead„)
- Special evaluations of problem or error classes as preparation for code transformation.
The „One-time“ variant is often used where the customer already has good control over their source code. It serves as a safeguard, protecting against future surprises, and helps determine the effort required for a planned project.