A description of what happens, or is carried out, by an object in response to a message. It is also referred to as an operation or service.
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- Glossary: Parallel TestingA method of testing where the old system and the new system are maintained simultaneously. The system results are compared to ensure that the new system is working properly.
- Glossary: Pilot ConversionA software migration method that involves rolling out the new system to a small group of users for testing and evaluation. Once the test group has approved the system, it can be rolled out across the organization.
- Glossary: Phased RolloutA software migration method that involves incremental implementation of a new system. A phased migration might be conducted either by implementing the entire new system in some locations or business units or by implementing separate modules of the system independently until the implementation is complete.
- Glossary: Process FlowA method of visually documenting the stages involved in performing a certain business procedure. A type of process flow popular among business managers might take the form of flow charts that show inputs or information requests, followed by each of the steps required to create deliverable outputs such as products or services from the inputs. Process flows are usually cross-functional and use the Swim Lane format.
- Glossary: Parallel AdoptionA method of software migration that involves using the existing and new systems simultaneously until the implementation is judged to be complete and satisfactory.
