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NGLFly Wizard is a tool for automated application conversion. This solution makes it possible to translate code from one programming language to another automatically, while preserving the initial functionality of an application. Based on an intelligent proprietary algorithm, the tool analyzes the syntax, semantics, mapping data types, control structures, function calls, and even code structures that do not have equivalents in a target technology. Based on the analysis, nGLFly Wizard applies all the relevant conversion rules from its knowledge base core and translates the source code to the target technology.
NGLFly supports both legacy and most popular programming languages, such as COBOL, Delphi, Informix 4GL, Powerbuilder, C#, Java, Python, JavaScript, and others. To ensure a smooth translation process, our support experts are available to assist with tool configuration or resolve any issues in a timely manner.
High quality code conversion.
Expert system with 20.000+ conversion rules and 100.000+ automation tests.
Flexibility
Nimble configuration with 300+ parameters and options for effective application code conversion.
Free smart assessment
Free assessment Metrics for migration scope and complexity evaluation.
Comprehensive migration analysis
Intuitive and instructive reports for cost-effective post-migration polishing.
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The entire conversion process can be divided into several stages:
Preparation. During the preparation stage, the focus lies on planning and preparing applications and infrastructure for migration to a new environment or platform. This involves assessing their current state to gauge compatibility with the target environment and defining the migration strategy, timeline, and required resources. Additionally, identifying potential risks and challenges associated with the migration process and devising mitigation strategies are integral parts of this stage.
Assessment. During the assessment phase, the team conducts a thorough analysis of the source code to accurately estimate the migration timeframe and cost. As a first step, we apply Metrics - a set of Ispirer’s proprietary assessment tools tailored to different programming languages. These metrics automatically analyze the source application, gathering essential information and generating a comprehensive report. This report combined with the insights gathered during the expert review of the source code serves as the basis for estimating the delivery time and cost of the migration project.
Automated conversion with Ispirer Toolkit. Considering the inherent characteristics of the original technology, Ispirer Toolkit can provide varying default levels of automated code conversion. Importantly, Ispirer experts can iteratively customize the tools to meet the specific properties and patterns of the source code and thus increase the level of automated conversion.
Post-conversion refinement. Often an application may contain code segments that are impossible or ineffective to migrate automatically. In such a case, our team of Ispirer experts leverages their extensive knowledge and expertise to meticulously execute the manual migration of the remaining code. Moreover, this stage involves fine-tuning the application to improve its performance in the new environment. This may include optimizing resource allocation, tuning database configurations, and addressing any performance bottlenecks.
Functional testing. Functional testing ensures that the migrated application behaves as expected and meets the functional requirements in the new environment. The Ispirer experts run hundreds of tests to ensure that the converted application is reliable and meets user requirements, business objectives, and industry standards.
Why choose conversion over developing a new app?
Same functionality, new application
Migration does not require labor-intensive development of new functionality from scratch. Your application will be converted to a new technology while maintaining the original functionality
Architecture preserved or modified
By default, automated conversion implies preserving the initial architecture which is easier to maintain. It is also possible to transform the app architecture, for example, from desktop to the web and thus improve accessibility and scalability
Legacy System Transformation
Migrating legacy systems to modern architectures or platforms can future-proof your application, making it easier to maintain, update, and extend in the long term
The speed of conversion
Migrating an application is much faster than creating a new one from scratch. Automated migration with Ispirer Toolkit minimizes manual effort and may speed up the delivery by 2-3 times
Performance and Scalability
Through conversion, you can optimize the application's architecture and infrastructure, improving scalability and performance without the need to rebuild everything
No need for documentation
To perform the conversion, we go by your source code. There is no need to have detailed documentation in place to start the conversion as is the case with development
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Ispirer Toolkit analyzes all object dependencies during the conversion process and provides not only line-by-line conversion, but resolves type conversions as well. In addition, the software understands and transforms the necessary inheritance dependencies. It parses the entire source code, builds an internal tree with all the information about the objects, and uses it in the migration process.
To convert structures, we have implemented additional type conversion classes to store variable sizes to convert redefines and arrays so that they work similar to COBOL logic. For more information review the code samples below.
Common variables declaration structure conversion:
During the conversion stage, the code from the copy files is included in the program and replaced with the appropriate copy statements, thereafter the program converts the entire code.
If statement conversion:
COBOLC#
if var3 = var4
move"D"to var3
else
move" "to var3.
if(string.Compare(Var3.Value, Var4.Value)==0)
{
Var1.Value="D";
}
else
{
Var3.Value=" ";
}
PERFORM UNTIL statement conversion:
COBOLC#
PERFORMUNTIL IterCount = 5
ADD1TO IterCount
END-PERFORM
while(!(Itercount ==5))
{
Itercount = Itercount +1;
}
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See for yourself that Ispirer Toolkit can automatically convert not only a single piece of code, but an entire application. Most likely, complex code will require customization of the toolkit, but our experts can add new conversion rules within 3-5 business days. As a result, using Ispirer Toolkit you will get readable and maintainable code of manual conversion quality in the shortest time possible.
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With a proven track record validated by both time and satisfied clients, Ispirer software and services stand as the pinnacle choice for database migration and application modernization. Leveraging years of experience and client feedback, Ispirer guarantees smooth transitions and optimized operational efficiency for businesses of all scales.
Seasoned team. Ensuring high security and performance standards is what we do best, thanks to our impressive experience in building reliable and scalable solutions.
Technology expertise. Having 20+ years of experience our team has gained a wide pool of expertise in various programming languages from the rarest to the most popular ones.
Top-notch data security. We comply with ISO 27001 security management requirements with comprehensive policies and processes, advanced security technology, and skilled professionals.
Proprietary tools. In migration projects we employ Ispirer proprietary tools which underscores our dedication to delivering solutions of utmost reliability and performance. Compiled on a daily basis, this toolkit continually integrates dozens of new conversion rules, thereby consistently enhancing the automation capabilities. Find out more about our solution in the infographic:
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