6 2 2 Approaches for using Task Tracking

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6.2.2 Approaches for using Task Tracking

Task tracking enforces locks when changing or deleting objects. An object which is locked to one task cannot be used by another task. Task Tracking is used to record all work performed on objects for a particular task. The task identifier can also be used to export all objects worked on for a task. Task tracking is very important for controlling a LANSA for iSeries Master LANSA System used by multiple Visual LANSA Slave Systems. When Visual LANSA Slave Systems are used, task tracking also locks an object to a PC.

When setting up task tracking you need to consider the following types of questions:

  • How much control do you want to maintain over the development effort?
  • How many developers are on your team?
  • Does development need to be controlled by individual developer? Or by product? Or by both?

Your task tracking approach is also determined by your system type. You should review:

Based on your site requirements, you can select from several different approaches:

To determine the best solution for your site, refer to Choose Your Task Tracking Approach.

Task tracking enforces locks when changing or deleting objects. An object which is locked to one task cannot be used by another task. Task Tracking is used to record all work performed on objects for a particular task. The task identifier can also be used to export all objects worked on for a task. Task tracking is very important for controlling a LANSA for iSeries Master System used by multiple Visual LANSA Slave Systems.

 

Also See

Set Special Task ID

6.1 Change Management Concepts

Ý 6.2 Using Task Tracking in LANSA