Reverse Call Graphs

What is a Reverse Call Graph?

A Reverse Call Graph shows which items are used by other items, at multiple levels.

Note:

• The relationships are in the opposite direction of a Call Graph.
• Results are similar to Impact Analyses, but with multiple levels.
  Reverse call graphs can be considered as recursive Impact Analyses.
• if you’re not yet familiar with Visual Expert,
  you can start with Impact Analysis, easier to use.

Why use Reverse Call Graphs?

1. Analyze the consequences of a change at multiple levels.
   Reverse Call Graphs give a deeper vision than a (single-level) Impact Analysis.
2. Understand the inner workings of your application.
3. Debug anomalies of program execution.

How to Generate Reverse Call Graphs?

Please select the tutorial corresponding to your language:

• For SQL Server & Transact-SQL
• For Oracle & PL/SQL
• For PowerBuilder & PowerScript