Kevin DenverforSoftware Engineering Cornersoftware-engineering-corner.zuehlke.com·Sep 18, 2024Efficiently Parsing COBOL Fixed-Length Records with Functional LensesI have been lucky enough to work on more than one project that required integration with legacy mainframe applications throughout my career at Zühlke. Integrating with legacy technologies can be challenging and requires innovative solutions to avoid ...Discuss·62 readsCOBOL
MALLESH C Nmalleshcn.hashnode.dev·Aug 12, 2024From Code to Legacy: Why Every Developer Should Document Their JourneyIf you're reading this, you're probably curious about yourself. And why not? Your life is like a piece of art: every event, big or small, is a brush stroke on the canvas that is you. At least that's what I believe. Now let me tell you why documenting...Discusslegacy
Chris Vesterscvesters.hashnode.dev·Jun 30, 2024Legacy Codebase: TestingFor some reason, most legacy codebases don't have a lot of tests, and if there are tests they often are end-to-end tests that don't clearly specify what they are actually testing. In most cases the tests are just there to have enough coverage and not...Discusssoftware development
Michał Romanmichalroman.hashnode.dev·May 23, 2024Tailwindcss preflight and legacy codeTailwindcss provides a set of base styles that help keep your pages consistent. These include removing margins, resetting font sizes and weights, unstyling lists, and many more. While this is helpful for new projects, it can be tricky to apply Tailwi...DiscussTailwind CSS
Ion Bazanblog.bazan.dev·May 20, 2024💖 Write Future-Compatible PHP Code with Symfony PolyfillsIf you’re like many developers, you know the frustration of being stuck on an older PHP version. Upgrading to the latest and greatest can be a daunting task, especially when you're dealing with legacy code and tight deadlines 🤬. But fear not! Symfon...DiscussUseful toolsPHP
Liam Grantiamliamgrant4.hashnode.dev·Apr 10, 2024VB6 vs .NET controls, a comparisonThis post is a quick overview of an Abto Software blog article. VB6 to .NET migration can get quite complex, with differences in properties, control behavior, layout, styling, and key operating mechanisms. When comparing VB6 and .NET technology, the ...Discuss·10 likes·37 readsdotnet
Didiet NoorProretrocoding.net·Feb 10, 2024Building for DOS, OS/2, and DOS on a Macbook Apple Silicon.I've previously written about OpenWatcom as a gateway to the ancient world. However, at that time, I focused on installing it using Docker, as OpenWatcom 1.9 only works on Windows and Linux. I'm not a full-time Windows or Linux user, so when I discov...Discuss·1 like·7.1K readsRetrocoding
Danubius IT SolutionsforDanubius IT Solutions' tech blogdanubius.hashnode.dev·Jan 18, 2024Developers Answer: ‘What Should I Do with My Legacy Systems?’This article was originally published on Danubius IT Solutions' tech blog. These days, technology surges ahead like a river running through rocky canyons, constantly evolving, reshaping, and updating. Yet, many companies find themselves anchored by l...Discusslegacy
Devang Tomardevangtomar.hashnode.dev·Jan 13, 2024The World Depends on 60-Year-Old Code No One Knows Anymore 👴🏻🚀In a digital era driven by cutting-edge technology, an unexpected hero emerges from the shadows: COBOL, a 64-year-old programming language quietly orchestrating 3 trillion dollars worth of transactions daily. But here’s the catch — hardly anyone know...DiscussCOBOL
Tobias Steinhagenstonehagen.hashnode.dev·Dec 9, 2023Moving from Legacy Code without Tests to Test-Driven Development in ReactThe Unavoidable Transition Diving into the transition from unruly legacy code to Test-Driven Development (TDD) in React is no easy task. As I navigate this transformation, I'm taking a moment to reflect on my coding journey, realizing that my origina...DiscussReact
