• Converts Clarion applications to modern web architectures: Desktop Upgrade Companion automates the process of converting legacy Clarion applications to modern web architectures like ASP.NET Core, Angular, or React, which are more maintainable and scalable.
• Separates the business layer (C#) from the HTML markup so the code is more readable and maintainable.
• Preserves existing business logic: Desktop Upgrade Companion ensures that the business logic embedded in the legacy applications remains intact during the migration process, minimizing the need for extensive retesting or redevelopment.
• Reduces manual effort: By automating much of the migration process, Desktop Upgrade Companion significantly reduces the time and effort required for the migration, allowing developers to focus on more value-added tasks like optimizing the user experience and improving application performance.
• Provides a maintainable and extensible codebase: The generated code from Desktop Upgrade Companion is readable, maintainable, and adheres to modern development standards, making it easier for developers to maintain and extend the application in the future.
• Enhances application security: Migrating to a modern web architecture improves application security by taking advantage of the latest security features and best practices available in the new frameworks.

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Example Clarion Code Conversion Changes

When migrating from Clarion to a modern language like C# or Java, several key changes are necessary to ensure functionality, maintainability, and scalability. Differences in syntax, data handling, and application architecture require careful adjustments. Below are some common modifications made during the conversion process to align Clarion-based applications with modern development standards.

Data Structures

• C# provides a wide range of data structures.
• WebMAP transforms Clarion data structures into C# data structures or custom classes.

File Organization

• C# organizes code into classes and files.
• Clarion code is reorganized into C# classes, namespaces, and files.

Inheritance

• C# supports inheritance and polymorphism.
• If applicable, model class inheritance and polymorphism are implemented in C#.