Data Conversion

Definition

Data conversion is the implementation task during which non-content data components are converted from existing data sources.

Objectives

The typical objectives of data conversion are to:

• Produce new high-quality data components for integration into an application.
• Convert existing legacy data into the correct format.

Preconditions

Data conversion can typically begin when the following preconditions hold:

• The relevant requirements are specified.
• The relevant architecture has been documented.

Completion Criteria

Data conversion is typically complete when the following postconditions hold:

• All data components have been produced and are ready for integration.

Steps

Data conversion typically involves the design team performing the following steps:

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Techniques

Data conversion can typically be performed using the following techniques:

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Work Products

Data conversion typically results in the production of the following work products:

• Data components.

Guidelines

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