Integration determines where controls enter the application and what the team can manage. Added code-line count is an inadequate basis for selection.
Evaluation approach
Compare source access, policy flexibility, signing order, framework support and diagnostics.
Application example
A frequent-release team may prioritize automated, traceable CI processing.
Limits and considerations
No source changes does not mean no maintenance or compatibility cost.
Where does maintenance cost appear?
Assess later framework and OS upgrades as well as initial integration. Measure signing, debugging and automation effects rather than relying on code volume.
Checks and decisions
- Map delivery
- Exercise diagnostics
- Estimate upgrades
Sources
The primary references above provide the technical basis. Example workflows and evaluation suggestions are this publication’s explanations, not independent test results for a particular product.