Visual Expert Web: Release Candidate
What is Visual Expert Web?
Visual Expert (VE) Web is a web-based interface that allows users to access Visual Expert's extensive features and functionalities remotely via a web browser.
This platform offers a convenient way to analyze code, generate reports, and perform various tasks without needing to install the Visual Expert desktop application. The Web facilitates collaboration on code analysis projects, provides access to analysis results, and allows users to manage their Visual Expert accounts from any location with internet access.
Key Advantages of the Visual Expert Web
Accessibility
Visual Expert Web enables users to access your Visual Expert Server from any location with internet connectivity, making it ideal for remote or distributed teams to collaborate on maintaining and improving your code.
Ease of Use
Featuring a user-friendly interface, VE Web requires no installation. Users can immediately start code review and analysis tasks, without technical assistance or specific configuration.
Collaboration
VE Web facilitates collaboration within your teams. Users can share code knowledge and analysis results in real time, thanks to exclusive features that weren't available with the desktop client.
Innovative Features
VE Web brings new features, such as interactive CRUD matrices, which let you navigate from a high-level view of dependencies to low-level details of source code.Centralized Management
Administrators can centrally manage user accounts, permissions, and projects through VE Web, streamlining user management and ensuring security and compliance with organizational policies.
Cross-Platform Compatibility
Operating within a web browser, VE Web is compatible with multiple operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux, ensuring broad accessibility across different devices.
Detailed Features of Visual Expert Web
Code Inspection Section
Visual Expert’s code inspection feature analyzes source code to identify potential issues, errors, and areas for improvement.
It provides developers with actionable insights to enhance code quality, adhere to coding standards, and optimize performance.
The dashboard displays key indicators such as the number of issues found, remediation cost, and technical debt.
Users can click on specific indicators for detailed insights, such as viewing all issues within the security pie chart.
Documentation Section
This section offers a comprehensive overview of all project components, including tables, stored procedures, functions, triggers, etc., aiding in code comprehension, maintenance, and team collaboration.
Users can view code inspection details, including the number of issues and their specific locations within the code via line numbers.
Code Explorer
Users can efficiently navigate, analyze, and manage their codebase, quickly locate components, examine dependencies, and access key code elements for streamlined development and maintenance.
Project and Analysis Navigation
Visual Expert Web allows easy navigation through the project list and the analyses created, enhancing user experience and efficiency.
Globalization Support
Visual Expert Web supports multiple languages, catering to a diverse user base.
Quick Access to Features
Users can easily access projects, settings, VE documentation, refresh projects, and logout.
Projects: View a list of all projects.
Settings: Manage account details, user permissions, general settings, and license details.
Users: View the permissions provided to each user.
General: Set refresh timer and view the domain list.
License: View all license related information.
Documentation: Access Visual Expert documents and user guides.
Enhanced Features for User Management and Navigation
- User Management
Visual Expert Web supports various user types, including those authenticated via Windows Authentication and dedicated Visual Expert users, ensuring seamless integration with existing authentication systems. - Filter Functionality
Advanced filter functionality enables users to search within tree-view and data grid interfaces, enhancing navigation and efficiency. - Smart Sections
Organize and display view elements dynamically for a clear and intuitive look at analysis data. - Breadcrumb Navigation
Breadcrumb navigation improves the user experience by providing clear navigation paths and item locations within the Web interface, allowing users to track their navigation history easily. - Project-Level Permissions
Granular project-level permissions allow administrators to define access levels and restrictions for individual users or user groups, enhancing security and control over project resources.
Follow the step-by-step VE Web Installation guide to access all features.