OpenEdge Application Modernization

Progress OpenEdge traditional, legacy or classic application modernization refers to the process of updating and transforming software applications to make them more compatible with modern technology, infrastructure, and business needs. Legacy applications often face challenges such as outdated technology stacks, difficulty integrating with newer systems, and limited scalability. Modernization aims to address these issues while preserving the core functionality of the application

 

We use the following approaches and strategies for classic application modernization:

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• Replatforming​

Involves moving the application to a more modern infrastructure, such as migrating from on-premises servers to the cloud.Migrating to OpenEdge version 12. This can improve scalability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

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• Refactoring

Refactoring entails making code-level changes to the application to improve its maintainability, scalability, and performance. It may involve breaking monolithic applications into microservices or modular components using The Progress Application Server (PAS) for OpenEdge(PASOE).

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• API Integration

Legacy applications can be modernized by exposing their functionality through APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) such as REST, SOAP, etc. This enables easier integration with other systems and the development of new front-end applications.

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• UI/UX Redesign

Updating the user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) of a legacy application which uses OpenEdge GUI, WebClient can make it more appealing and user-friendly. This may involve adopting responsive design principles and improving accessibility.

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• Security Enhancements

Strengthening the security of legacy applications is essential, especially if they were developed using outdated security practices. This may involve implementing modern authentication and encryption mechanisms.

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• Automation and DevOps

Introducing automation and DevOps practices can streamline development, testing, and deployment processes, making it easier to update and maintain the application.

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• Performance Optimization

Legacy applications may suffer from performance bottlenecks. Identifying and addressing these bottlenecks can improve application speed and responsiveness.

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Classic application modernization is often driven by the need to reduce maintenance costs, improve agility, and remain competitive in a rapidly evolving technology landscape. The specific approach taken will depend on factors like the application's complexity, budget, and business goals. It's important to carefully plan and execute the modernization process to minimize disruption and ensure a successful transition to a more modern and sustainable application architecture.

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