emmtrix Performance Estimator

emmtrix Performance Estimator (ePE) supports different ways to acquire the duration of the tasks of an application. These methods vary in accuracy and additional software or hardware requirements. Static code analysis provides basic information without the need for hardware or special software and may thus be seamlessly incorporated into early stages of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). More accurate numbers can be collected with interfaces to simulators or the hardware. Depending on the requirements, the methods can be combined as desired.

Addressing performance issues at the onset of the SDLC is not only proactive but also cost-efficient. Early estimation and intervention, as suggested by the below graph, can drastically reduce the complexities and expenses associated with fixing defects post-deployment. Although early estimates may not be as precise as measurements taken during later stages, they serve as a crucial checkpoint to prevent potential timing issues from escalating. This preemptive approach aligns with the principle that the cost to repair defects increases exponentially as they progress through the SDLC, as shown by the sharp rise in cost depicted in the graph. Hence, initial performance estimations are a strategic investment, minimizing the risk of facing a steep climb in remediation costs and efforts at later stages.