GAP just dropped a bombshell at .NET Conf that'll make you ditch old desktop apps faster than you can say "Blazor".
GAP's new AI-powered tools are here to teleport your legacy apps into the glorious future of web development.
We're very excited to unveil WebMAP for Blazor, a new tool that migrates WinForms apps to modern, web and browser-based Blazor.
Here's a quick side by side video of WebMAP for Blazor showing a converted application from Winforms to Blazor:
Blazor enables C# developers to build interactive web UIs using C# instead of JavaScript. This eliminates the need to fight with JavaScript's quirks and complexities, allowing you to use all of your .NET skills (and codebase). Blazor applications are renowned for their speed and efficiency.
Migrating a WinForms app to Blazor is kind of a big deal. That's why WebMAP for Blazor is awesome - it simplifies the process in a whole bunch of ways including:
Blazor injects new life into your aging WinForms apps. By migrating to Blazor, you can:
WebMAP for Blazor intelligently handles the intricacies of migrating your WinForms app to a web-based environment. Here's how we do it:
WebMAP currently uses the Blazor Server hosting model. This choice is driven by the desire to provide faster initial load times and to support projects with existing codebases that may not have a clear separation of concerns.
WebMAP for Blazor is designed to handle a wide range of WinForms applications, but certain factors can increase the migration complexity:
GAP is not just a provider of migration tools; we are your partners in digital transformation. Our team of Blazor experts, cloud architects, and software engineers can assist you with:
We invite you to apply for the WebMAP for Blazor prerelease, launching in Q1 2025. Be among the first to experience this powerful migration tool and help us shape its future.
Let’s dive into how GAP’s latest offerings can make migration projects feel more like a power boost than a project hurdle.
In addition to WebMAP for Blazor, GAP also announced new capabilities within its Visual Basic Upgrade Companion (VBUC), which now supports the latest .NET 9 framework. With VBUC 10.3, developers can transition their VB6 code to .NET 9 seamlessly. Some highlights include:
Enhanced Pattern Matching: Cleaner code and simpler logic structures improve readability and maintainability for long-term code sustainability.
Improved NuGet Tooltips: Navigating dependencies can often be a challenge in .NET. VBUC’s updated tooltips make managing them far easier, especially for those integrating with various Microsoft libraries.
Check out this video showcasing a demo of a VB6 app converted to C#/.NET 9 with VBUC:
Test out a free trial of VBUC 10.3 today! If you already have VBUC downloaded, you an still download the newest version and update to include these exciting new features!
To complete its suite of modernization solutions, GAP is launching ByteInsight, a new and free static code analysis tool.
ByteInsight is designed for developers looking to enhance code quality and security in their .NET 9 applications. By delivering detailed reports, ByteInsight makes it easier to identify potential vulnerabilities and optimize code structure, empowering developers to produce high-quality applications.
All you have to do is download the tool and point it to an identified root folder and it'll do the rest! Try it out today:
As a proud sponsor of .NET Conf, the largest .NET conference in the world, GAP is showcasing these new tools and technologies with the aim of helping developers worldwide modernize their applications with confidence and efficiency. Attendees can learn more about GAP’s solutions by visiting the GAP landing page.