Guides
Learn more about Java application modernization, microservices, and cloud migrations in these how-to guides and reports.
Analyst eBook: Raiders of the Lost Apps – An Adventurer’s Guidebook for Uncovering Technical Debt through Modernization
Technical debt is often the Achilles heel of application modernization, but it’s easy to identify, assess and eliminate if you know where to start and have the right tool. Download this analyst ebook to learn how to get rid of it quickly and cost-effectively.
eBook: How to Modernize with the Strangler Fig Pattern
The Strangler Fig Pattern is ideal for application modernization, but why and how does it work to reduce effort, time, and risk? This ebook covers the benefits and best practices.
Whitepaper: Technical Debt – A Guide for Frustrated Software Architects and CIOs
Find out how technical debt restricts development velocity and the ability to innovate and how vFunction offers a data-driven approach to identify and eliminate technical debt based on ML and patented code analysis.
DZone Trend Report: Microservices and Containerization
Explore the current state of microservices and containerized environments and discover expert insights on how to face the challenges of complex architectural patterns.
Research Report: Why App Modernization Projects Fail
This Wakefield research report uncovers what Architects want Executives to know about app modernization and explores the differences in goals, challenges, and reasons for failure.
Whitepaper: Monolithic Application Migration vs. Modernization
Download this whitepaper to explore the differences in approach, goals, and results between migration and modernization–lift and shift, refactor, or replace?
Analyst eBook: Application Modernization Patterns & Anti-Patterns
This Intellyx eBook explores four key consideration factors for modernizing applications and offers an understanding of patterns and anti-patterns to better align refactoring efforts with business goals.
Application Modernization: An 11-Step Strategic Guide For Software Architects
This guide covers 11 best practices for app architects to consider when charged with digital transformation efforts.
How To Use The Strangler Fig Pattern for Application Modernization
The Strangler Fig Pattern for legacy app modernization can make the refactoring process simpler, quicker, and less risky.
Best Practices for Development Teams Migrating Apps to the Cloud
Best practices for migrating legacy apps to the cloud are Continuous Modernization, metrics capture, clear goals, iterating, refactoring, and pruning dead code.
The History of Java Modernization
The Java language was developed in 1995 to enable devices to talk to each other. Over the years, the language has stood the test of time.
An Overview of Microservices Architecture & Design
Microservices offer many benefits. They are resilient, scalable, autonomous, agile, and easily deployable. But you must correctly design and architect them.
Guide to Developing a Successful 2022 Digital Transformation Strategy
Digital transformation can change how your business works and make it more profitable. In 11 steps, learn how to develop your digital transformation strategy.
Migration Strategies Basics: Lift and Shift, Refactor, or Replace?
Lift and Shift, Refactor, or Replace? Choose the best migration strategy for you.
A Guide to Application Modernization
Dig into application modernization – from basic concepts to in-depth case studies, digital transformation to microservices.