Chapter 4. Reviewing and resolving migration issues
You can review and resolve migration issues identified by the MTA extension in the left pane.
4.1. Reviewing issues
You can use the MTA extension icons to prioritize issues based on their severity. You can also see which issues have a Quick Fix automatic code replacement.
Procedure
- Select a run configuration directory on the left pane.
- Expand its folders to view the Hints generated for each application file.
- Select a hint to view the source code.
- Right-click a hint and select View Details to view the Rule ID and other information.
Prioritize issues based on the following icons, which are displayed next to each hint:
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: The issue must be fixed for a successful migration.
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: The issue might need to be addressed during migration.
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: The issue is optional to fix for migration. This icon is also used to indicate any Quick Fixes available for an issue.
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4.2. Resolving issues
You can resolve issues by doing one of the following:
- Using a Quick Fix automatic code replacement
- Editing the code of a file with a hint
You can keep track of resolved issues by using the Delete or Mark as Complete options. Files marked deleted or completed will be analyzed again the next time you analyze a project that contains them.
4.2.1. Using a Quick Fix
You can use a Quick Fix automatic code replacement to save time and ensure consistency in resolving repetitive issues.
Procedure
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In the left pane, right-click an issue that has the Quick Fix icon (
) and select Preview Quick Fix.
- To accept the suggested fix, right-click the issue again and select Apply Quick Fix.
- Optional: Right-click the issue and select Mark as Complete or Delete.
4.2.2. Editing the code of a file
You can edit the file of a project imported to VS Code.
Procedure
- In the left pane, right-click an issue and select Open Code.
- Make any changes needed to the code and save the file.
- Optional: Right-click the issue and select Mark as Complete or Delete.
