Application jobs often rely on specific events to trigger actions or workflows. Managing these interconnections can be challenging, but tools like "Event Dependencies" simplify the process by providing insights into how events are utilized across different applications. This guide explains how to access and review Event Dependencies in your system.
Here's how to access this feature:
- Click on the hamburger menu and navigate to "Events" under the Resources section.
- Choose an event that is currently being used in an application.
- Click on the 'Event Dependencies' (
) icon located in the left sidebar menu.
Reviewing Event Dependencies
Once you have accessed the Event Dependencies screen, you will see a table displaying essential information about how events are utilized across your applications. The key fields in this table are:
- App Name: This column lists all the applications (apps) that utilize the selected event. Each application is represented by its name, allowing you to identify where the event is being used quickly.
- Job Name: Under this column, you find the names of the jobs or processes within each application that depend on the event. This information helps understand which specific parts of the application are triggered by or rely on the event.
- Scheduled: This field indicates whether the job scheduling is turned on or off within the related application.
Example:
In the above screenshot, we have an event named "Demo Event" used by an application labeled "Demo 1st App." The job name "Demo Job' within this application relies on this event. Furthermore, the "Scheduled" column specifies that the Job is currently scheduled to trigger automatically whenever this event is triggered.
Benefits of Event Dependencies
With numerous events in circulation, keeping track of their usage can be a challenge. This is where Event Dependencies come to the rescue. By providing a comprehensive view of event utilization, the 'Event Dependencies' interface offers a range of benefits that can streamline your application management:
- Visibility: Gain clear insight into where and how events are being used across your entire system. This transparency allows you to understand the overall event ecosystem and identify potential bottlenecks or redundancies.
- Maintenance: Simplify maintenance tasks by readily identifying which applications and jobs rely on specific events. This streamlines the impact analysis of changes, making updates and bug fixes more efficient.
- Troubleshooting: When events encounter issues, Event Dependencies act as a troubleshooting map. By pinpointing the applications and processes affected by the event changes or failures, you can diagnose problems faster and implement targeted solutions.
- Optimization: Enables better system optimization by allowing administrators to manage and adjust job scheduling effectively.