Discovery with Changepond A Foundation for Modernization
Modernization programs often start with uncertainty. Teams know that applications must move to new platforms or architectures, but they lack a clear picture of the current state. Questions like “Which modules depend on each other?” or “Which areas carry the most risk?” remain unanswered until late in the project.
This uncertainty increases cost, effort, and delays. A structured approach to discovery can change that.
The Role of Discovery
The Discovery Platform from Changepond Technologies connects directly to systems where knowledge already resides: source code repositories, ticketing tools, documentation stores, and test repositories. Instead of relying only on individual experts, it creates a system-driven view of the application landscape.
What Discovery Provides
When applied to modernization programs, the platform generates:
- An application inventory with code, APIs, and interfaces.
- Dependency maps that show how modules interact.
- Change and defect history to highlight risky areas.
- Insights into test coverage gaps.
- A factual base for phased scoping and estimation.
Impact on Modernization
These outputs help teams reduce reliance on SMEs. They support faster scoping, better risk identification, and more reliable planning. Modernization can then move forward with a clear baseline, instead of assumptions.
Closing Thought
Discovery is not a separate phase to be skipped. It is the foundation of modernization. By starting with data-driven visibility, programs avoid surprises and create a smoother path to execution.
