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Gone are the days of the rip and replace modernization strategy for most companies. According to the previously quoted 2022 MicroFocus survey, 64 percent of respondents have plans to modernize their COBOL applications, and 72 percent see modernization as an “overall business strategy.” We find that with most modernization strategies, the two principles that drive a successful project are Iteration and Automation. We have several strategies and tools at our disposal to iterate our COBOL to Java projects:
Phased Migration
Migrating your application workload by workload minimizes the risk of disruption to critical operations by giving you the needed breathing room to validate the migration at each stage. It also offers a gradual learning curve for developers new to Java, as they can focus on specific modules rather than dealing with the entire system all at once. This approach provides flexibility, allowing you to prioritize modules based on their criticality or complexity.
Hybrid Environments
With a hybrid environment, you can leverage the strengths of both programming languages. Existing COBOL code can continue to run smoothly while new functionalities and enhancements can be developed in Java. This approach enables you to take advantage of the robustness and reliability of COBOL while embracing the flexibility and scalability offered by Java.
Software Testing with Automation and AI
Adopting testing strategies and best practices, powered by automation and AI, at important phases of your COBOL to Java transformation can significantly impact your development process. You’ll see improved reliability, quicker issue detection, and smoother deployments. You’ll also have a well-oiled machine; everything will run more smoothly, and you can sleep better at night knowing your application won’t fall apart at the slightest disturbance in your new transformed environment.