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Federico's new book is here. Migrating RPG code to modern languages. This book is everything you need to know about migrating from RPG. and the only book in the world to focus on migrating RPG code to modern languages. tomassetti.me/migrating-rp...
"The best modernization opportunities are those with multiple drivers from both a business and an IT perspective." Interesting Gartner article (old but still valid): 7 Options To Modernize Legacy Systems
7 Options To Modernize Legacy Systems
If you need to modernize legacy applications, the best approach depends on the problem you’re trying to solve.
www.gartner.com
January 13, 2026 at 2:45 PM
"The best modernization opportunities are those with multiple drivers from both a business and an IT perspective." Interesting Gartner article (old but still valid): 7 Options To Modernize Legacy Systems
The latest from the Strumenta Podcast. Interview with Adrien Joly, a software engineer and tech coach based in Paris, France. He specializes in helping people dealing with legacy code systems. Here's a snippet.
Full podcast: creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
Full podcast: creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
January 8, 2026 at 3:03 PM
The latest from the Strumenta Podcast. Interview with Adrien Joly, a software engineer and tech coach based in Paris, France. He specializes in helping people dealing with legacy code systems. Here's a snippet.
Full podcast: creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
Full podcast: creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
It's hard to believe Java is over 30 year's old. It's great software, but if it's that old, it might need modernizing....Here's an interesting article on this topic. Industries Benefiting from Java Modernization
Industries Benefiting from Java Modernization
Find out which industries gain the most from modernizing legacy Java systems and how Java modernization boosts performance, security, and business growth.
vocal.media
January 7, 2026 at 3:15 PM
It's hard to believe Java is over 30 year's old. It's great software, but if it's that old, it might need modernizing....Here's an interesting article on this topic. Industries Benefiting from Java Modernization
NEW from our blog: How to use the Visual Basic 6 and VBA Parser tomassetti.me/how-to-use-t...
How to use the Visual Basic 6 and VBA Parser - Strumenta
VB6 and VBA are no more, but there's a lot of it around. If you want to analyze or migrate them, we offer a Visual Basic 6 and VBA Parser.
tomassetti.me
January 6, 2026 at 3:10 PM
NEW from our blog: How to use the Visual Basic 6 and VBA Parser tomassetti.me/how-to-use-t...
LI article from André Lindenberg featuring information from our CEO, Federico Tomassetti | Enabling AI to Comprehend Legacy Code at Senior-Engineer Level
www.linkedin.com/pulse/enabli...
www.linkedin.com/pulse/enabli...
January 2, 2026 at 3:02 PM
LI article from André Lindenberg featuring information from our CEO, Federico Tomassetti | Enabling AI to Comprehend Legacy Code at Senior-Engineer Level
www.linkedin.com/pulse/enabli...
www.linkedin.com/pulse/enabli...
This is a good article, however using generative AI as the core of a fully automated translation instead introduces different problems. For example, LLMs don’t guarantee consistency, and they can introduce arbitrary errors anywhere in the codebase.
Integrate and modernize legacy systems with AI | TechTarget
Learn about the benefits of modernizing legacy systems with AI, along with strategies to integrate AI into these systems to keep your organization competitive.
www.techtarget.com
January 1, 2026 at 8:45 AM
This is a good article, however using generative AI as the core of a fully automated translation instead introduces different problems. For example, LLMs don’t guarantee consistency, and they can introduce arbitrary errors anywhere in the codebase.
So true: The software industry has a generational turnover problem
The software industry has a generational turnover problem
Next Version Systems Partner Billy Hollis says some executives don’t realize the damage a loss of institutional knowledge can cause to a business.
www.itbrew.com
December 29, 2025 at 3:03 PM
So true: The software industry has a generational turnover problem
If you're looking for a copy of Federico's new book and you are based in France, it is now available on Amazon.fr www.amazon.fr/-/en/Migrati...
December 20, 2025 at 4:06 PM
If you're looking for a copy of Federico's new book and you are based in France, it is now available on Amazon.fr www.amazon.fr/-/en/Migrati...
Trying to decide which language to modernise your legacy systems to? We migrate to any language including Java, Python and C#. TIOBE November's updating is suggesting C# is catching up fast on Java in the popularity stakes
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December 18, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Trying to decide which language to modernise your legacy systems to? We migrate to any language including Java, Python and C#. TIOBE November's updating is suggesting C# is catching up fast on Java in the popularity stakes
Some very similar messages to those in Federico's book "Migrating RPG code to modern languages," Particularly point 5. It Takes A Village
How Financial Firms Can Modernize Without Disrupting Core Operations
As financial institutions invest in their technology platforms, here are six key principles for modernizing systems without undermining stability or security.
www.forbes.com
December 16, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Some very similar messages to those in Federico's book "Migrating RPG code to modern languages," Particularly point 5. It Takes A Village
Making legacy software understandable and reliable (via Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands)
Making legacy software understandable and reliable
Legacy code remains critical in healthcare, finance, and manufacturing. Flip van Spaendonck’s research offers formal models to analyze and ensure system reliability.
www.tue.nl
December 10, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Making legacy software understandable and reliable (via Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands)
Legacy Code Unchained podcast episode 3 - interview with Adrien Joly, a software engineer based in France. He hosts Le Sav de la Tech podcast and specializes in helping people dealing with legacy code systems. YouTube: youtu.be/0cldyNq2X3A | Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6rVx...
December 9, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Legacy Code Unchained podcast episode 3 - interview with Adrien Joly, a software engineer based in France. He hosts Le Sav de la Tech podcast and specializes in helping people dealing with legacy code systems. YouTube: youtu.be/0cldyNq2X3A | Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6rVx...
"... implement incremental upgrades; by replacing or upgrading legacy systems in stages, companies can minimise operational disruptions..." A comprehensive guide to digital transformation in manufacturing
A comprehensive guide to digital transformation in manufacturing
The digital transformation in manufacturing is about much more than the adoption of new technologies - it is a rethinking of processes.
www.themanufacturer.com
December 4, 2025 at 3:03 PM
"... implement incremental upgrades; by replacing or upgrading legacy systems in stages, companies can minimise operational disruptions..." A comprehensive guide to digital transformation in manufacturing
Using AI to modernize mainframes: Turning legacy tech into a strategic advantage via CIO.com "....the real value is in combining AI with human expertise"
CIO.com - The voice of IT leadership
Find the peer insights and expert advice IT leaders need to create business value with technology, drive innovation and develop their careers.
CIO.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Using AI to modernize mainframes: Turning legacy tech into a strategic advantage via CIO.com "....the real value is in combining AI with human expertise"
Data migration experts UK: Why legacy modernisation can’t wait www.londondaily.news/data-migrati...
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November 20, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Data migration experts UK: Why legacy modernisation can’t wait www.londondaily.news/data-migrati...
Brand new from the Strumenta blog: Does your Software Date Back to the Disco Era? tomassetti.me/does-your-so...
November 19, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Brand new from the Strumenta blog: Does your Software Date Back to the Disco Era? tomassetti.me/does-your-so...
Recent cyberattacks on manufacturing highlight need for smarter security (and perhaps modernise your RPG software to avoid hackers other ways in)
Recent cyberattacks on manufacturing highlight need for smarter security
Claroty’s Nick Haan discusses his organisation’s latest report on the cybersecurity challenges facing the manufacturing sector.
www.siliconrepublic.com
November 17, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Recent cyberattacks on manufacturing highlight need for smarter security (and perhaps modernise your RPG software to avoid hackers other ways in)
15 Slang Terms You Need to Know If You Want to Become a Software Engineer
15 Slang Terms Every Software Engineer Needs to Know
"There are so many slang terms specific to the software industry, I think it's impossible to exhaustively list them all," said one seasoned engineer.
www.entrepreneur.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:03 PM
15 Slang Terms You Need to Know If You Want to Become a Software Engineer
Securing the smart factory: Cyber resilience in modern manufacturing: "Another key challenge is managing legacy systems that weren’t built for modern threats."
Securing the smart factory: Cyber resilience in modern manufacturing
As factories embrace automation and connectivity, they’re becoming prime targets for cyber attacks.
www.cyberdaily.au
November 7, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Securing the smart factory: Cyber resilience in modern manufacturing: "Another key challenge is managing legacy systems that weren’t built for modern threats."
New from the Strumenta blog. What to Expect in a Legacy Migration: A Month-by-Month Timeline
What to Expect in a Legacy Migration: A Month-by-Month Timeline - Strumenta
For many organizations, a legacy migration feels like stepping into the unknown. They have been running the same language, the same hardware, and the same workflows for decades. Suddenly they are…
tomassetti.me
November 6, 2025 at 4:07 PM
New from the Strumenta blog. What to Expect in a Legacy Migration: A Month-by-Month Timeline
Interested in updating your legacy RPG code? Well this is the book for you: Migrating RPG code to modern languages
Migrating RPG code to modern languages - Strumenta
This book is everything you need to know about migrating from RPG and the only book out there about migrating RPG Code to modern languages.
tomassetti.me
November 6, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Interested in updating your legacy RPG code? Well this is the book for you: Migrating RPG code to modern languages
"Migration pipelines should be tailored to the specific goals, needs, and preferences of the organization rather than following a one-size-fits-all process" Read more in Federico Tomassetti's recent article in @infoq
A Pipeline Approach to Language Migrations www.infoq.com/articles/pip...
A Pipeline Approach to Language Migrations www.infoq.com/articles/pip...
A Pipeline Approach to Language Migrations
Automated language migrations can be made reliable and maintainable by structuring them as pipelines with clear, testable stages. This avoids the pitfalls of big-bang rewrites while providing…
www.infoq.com
October 31, 2025 at 9:15 AM
"Migration pipelines should be tailored to the specific goals, needs, and preferences of the organization rather than following a one-size-fits-all process" Read more in Federico Tomassetti's recent article in @infoq
A Pipeline Approach to Language Migrations www.infoq.com/articles/pip...
A Pipeline Approach to Language Migrations www.infoq.com/articles/pip...
We are delighted to learn that Federico's book "Migrating RPG Code to Modern Languages" is number 4 in the Best Sellers in RPG Programming list www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers...
Amazon Best Sellers: Best RPG Programming
Discover the best books in Amazon Best Sellers. Find the top 100 most popular Amazon books.
www.amazon.com
October 30, 2025 at 3:01 PM
We are delighted to learn that Federico's book "Migrating RPG Code to Modern Languages" is number 4 in the Best Sellers in RPG Programming list www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers...
Episode 2 of our podcast "Legacy Code Unchained" is now out: Interview with Nicolas Carlo, author of "Legacy Code First Aid Kit"
Episode 2 | Interview with Nicolas Carlo, UnderstandingLegacyCode.com by Legacy Code Unchained
Nicolas Carlo has a blog called Understanding Legacy Code and has written the book "Legacy Code First Aid Kit." Nicolas is also one of the organisers of MendorCon, a virtual event focused on…
creators.spotify.com
October 30, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Episode 2 of our podcast "Legacy Code Unchained" is now out: Interview with Nicolas Carlo, author of "Legacy Code First Aid Kit"
Ways CIOs can synergize modernization and legacy infrastructure (or talk to Strumenta!)
Ways CIOs can synergize modernization and legacy infrastructure
Smart IT leaders are figuring out how to upgrade legacy systems with AI, cloud, and analytics without taking on the risks that come with starting from scratch.
www.cio.com
October 24, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Ways CIOs can synergize modernization and legacy infrastructure (or talk to Strumenta!)