As legacy systems no longer meet the demands of modern businesses, modernizing OpenEdge applications has become an urgent priority.
In this webinar, as part of our AI webinar series, Mike Fechner demonstrates how the the SmartComponent Library combined with artificial intelligence, can support and accelerate the transformation of classic TTY and GUI applications into modern, web-enabled architectures.
Using a concrete application scenario, we’ll demonstrate how AI can:
- Analyze legacy ABL code in depth and detect implementation patterns
- Generate foundational application components such as business entities and business tasks and UI-layout from existing source code
- Harvest and centralize application logic, such as validation and data processing into maintainable components
You’ll also gain insight into:
- Automated migration techniques
- Modern approaches to data validation
- Proven architectural strategies for scalable, multi-channel solutions
Along the way, we’ll explore AI developer tools like Windsurf, Devin by Cognition and Claude Code. We will show how pairing them with a robust developer framework like the SmartComponent Library ensures consistent code quality, long-term maintainability, and a clear architectural direction. We will demonstrate how the right combination of Generative AI and classic code generation can not only speed up modernization but also safeguard against the inconsistencies and limitations of AI’s non-deterministic nature.
Highlights include:
- AI-assisted code analysis and optimization
- Migrating application layout and logic from legacy to modern environments
Whether you're just beginning your modernization journey or looking to enhance ongoing efforts, this session will offer practical insights to help you succeed.
Watch now (scroll down) and take the next step toward a smarter modernization strategy for your OpenEdge applications.