Traditionally, creating system documentation is a labor-intensive task that requires significant time, effort, and vigilant upkeep. And a real snore to boot. With the emergence of artificial intelligence that can read code and summarize it, a shiny new godsend is born for those of us who must maintain an additional layer of explanation to our
If a “big bang” modernization project isn’t an option for your organization, a growing number of approaches and solutions are at your service that can help you make incremental yet impactful progress. From microservices to automation, you can build a portfolio of “digital transformation” projects that increase efficiency, help you provide better services to your
COBOL and its rigid structures present a unique set of challenges to companies that want to leverage the advantages of contemporary programming languages with a conversion to Java. The process is fraught with challenges and risks that require meticulous planning and careful execution. One of the most critical aspects of this conversion process is testing.
No matter how much experience we invest into a complex project, chances are we learn a new thing or two along the way. Since we have deadlines to meet, we ship it as is, and we are happy to apply our new knowledge to the next project. With refactoring, we get a second shot at
In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, many businesses that rely on legacy systems are faced with the challenge of modernization. One such transition gaining traction is the move from COBOL to Java. COBOL and Java are widely used programming languages, but they differ significantly in flexibility, compatibility, and support, so a few key considerations are
Unsurprisingly, software engineers were among the first to start searching for places to improve the efficiency and accuracy of their work with Artificial Intelligence. More than a few were critical in making the technology work from the beginning. After all, if we configure machines with the ability to learn from experience, adjust to new inputs,
Breaking complex applications down into simpler components can be a game-changer for organizations willing to rethink their architecture as a collection of ‘microservices.’ With a microservices approach, you’ll build applications as a collection of loosely coupled, independent services that communicate with each other via APIs. Get it right, and you’ll achieve several advantages, including greater
Imagine running a company with powerful marketing strategies and premier products. Your business also has stellar branding. However, you have a difficult time leveraging the technology at your business. This can make it impossible to reach your target metrics. Issues like these are some of the many reasons approximately 20% of businesses fail within the
Moving code from COBOL to Java is a viable modernization win for companies looking to remain competitive. If you’re currently transitioning some of your workload from COBOL to Java or considering it, you’ll quickly discover the need to ensure the transition is seamless and doesn’t interfere with critical operations. These strategies will arm you with
Modernizing legacy systems gets tougher the faster technology advances, and our modern times are no exception. With a shrinking pool of programmers skilled in older languages like COBOL, RPG, DDS, and CL, we have a new dimension to that problem. In part 1 of this article, we took a brief look at the history of
