Application Library

Overview

The Application Library in NanoAPI provides a centralized collection of all codebases processed into dependency manifests, referred to as "Projects." This feature allows users—ranging from developers and architects to project managers and non-technical stakeholders—to visualize, analyze, and manage technical debt, dependencies, and software architecture across multiple projects.

Actors

Developers: Use the Application Library to view technical dependencies, assess project health, and identify areas needing refactoring.
Software Architects: Monitor overall architectural integrity, analyze dependencies, and facilitate strategic decisions for architecture improvement.
Project Managers & Non-technical Stakeholders: Gain visibility into technical debt and architectural complexities affecting project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.

Preconditions

Codebases have been successfully imported and processed by NanoAPI.
Dependency manifests have been generated and stored.

Main Flow

Access Application Library: Users log into NanoAPI and navigate to the Application Library.
View Projects: Users see a comprehensive list of Projects, each representing an analyzed codebase.
Visualize Dependencies: Selecting a Project reveals its dependency graph, clearly showing interconnections within and across codebases.
Analyze Technical Debt: Users can drill down into specific Projects to identify areas of technical debt, highlighted clearly within the interface.
Collaborative Insights: Developers and stakeholders discuss visible architectural issues, using insights provided by NanoAPI to prioritize actionable tasks.

Alternative Flows

Filtering and Searching: Users filter Projects by criteria such as technology stack, criticality, or status, aiding quicker navigation and analysis.
Exporting Reports: Users export detailed dependency and technical debt reports to share insights externally or integrate into other management tools.

Exception Flow

Data Sync Issues: If NanoAPI detects incomplete or corrupted dependency data, users receive immediate notifications with guidance to re-import or correct the data source.

Postconditions

Users gain clear visibility of the current state of architecture and dependencies across projects.
Identification of technical debt leads to informed decisions, actionable insights, and improved software health.

Benefits

Enhanced Visibility: Comprehensive overview accessible to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Improved Decision-Making: Real-time insights into technical debt and architecture drive better project management.
Proactive Debt Management: Early identification and resolution of architecture and dependency issues reduce long-term technical debt.

Expected Outcomes

Reduction in architectural complexity and improved software quality.
Streamlined communication and alignment between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Increased productivity by enabling developers to proactively address architectural concerns.