Applications are the lifeblood of modern businesses. Yet many organizations find themselves burdened by existing legacy applications that can stifle growth and innovation. Application modernization is the process of revitalizing outdated applications to align with current business needs and take advantage of the latest technological advancements. This guide will delve into the fundamentals of application […]
For those working within software architecture, the term “monolithic application” or “monolith” carries significant weight. This traditional application design approach has been a staple for software development for decades. Yet, as technology has evolved, the question arises: Do monolithic applications still hold their place in the modern development landscape? It’s a heated debate that has […]
AI is here to stay in all aspects of the economy, but its role is still undecided. It can play a part in automating customer support, managing administrative tasks, and improving documentation. But AI can go much deeper by monitoring systems, combing through data to ask and answer its own questions, and manufacturing systems with […]
Technical debt is more than just a weight that drags down all of your development projects and app performance with delays, lags, and extra costs. It’s also an indicator of business success and failure: strong technical debt management correlates with better business growth and revenue, while poor management correlates with incomplete and poorly done attempts […]
As a software architect, your job is to dive into a complex codebase, only to be constantly reminded of the challenges posed by legacy systems or architectural drift from ongoing releases. These systems, which evolve over time, can be overwhelming. And don’t get me started on legacy code, presenting its unique set of challenges. It […]
Following best practices for continuous modernization minimizes technical debt. Monitoring tools such as logs and traces highlight accumulating application debt. Once identified, the weaknesses are added to the list of iterative changes in the development pipeline. Little by little, companies pay down their debt. Unfortunately, not all debt appears as bugs or coding inefficiencies. Sometimes, […]
Technical Debt. If those two words send you running from the room, you are not alone. A recent survey found that 70% of respondents said technical debt inhibited their ability to innovate. Even though 79% of organizations had defined goals, only 54% could outline a strategy for reducing debt. Without continuous architectural observability, it is […]
After many meetings and discussions, your company has finally approved the decision to modernize a few key applications and address technical debt. That’s the good news. The bad news is the company wanted it yesterday, and you’re now scrambling to accelerate the app modernization process. Even though you provided a timeline when the project was […]
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If, as McKinsey declares, every company is a software company, then it’s equally true that at some level, every company has a technical debt problem. As McKinsey also says, “Almost every business has some degree of tech debt” and “Poor management of tech debt hamstrings companies’ ability to compete.” With 86% of IT executives reporting […]
