Why is Application Modernization Better than Code Migration?
Why is Application Modernization Better than Code Migration? Modernization is the most Effective Option for Modernizing Legacy Applications While several methods are available for moving legacy applications to modern Java or .NET platforms, the Modernization solution delivers the optimal combination of high quality, modest cost and minimum risk. Project Type Project Characteristics Cost Manual Re-write Long Project Duration High Code Quality High Risk Very High Often not fully accounted Application Modernization ~ ⅓ of Manual Project Duration High Code Quality Low Risk (proven by past projects) Medium Low long-term maintenance Application Migration Code Conversion Mostly C/S 4GL -> C/S Java/.NET Code appears to be 4GL in Java/.NET Mainly used for small projects Medium/Low High code maintenance Key Considerations A manual code re-write has the longest duration, the highest project cost and the largest project risk. A simple...