Modernizing Legacy Java Applications with Sanciti AI
Overview
Many enterprises still rely on legacy Java applications built on outdated versions (Java 6, 7, or 8), which are increasingly difficult to maintain, secure, and scale. Sanciti AI offers an intelligent, automated solution to modernize these applications by converting them to the latest Java version (e.g., Java 21+), ensuring better performance, security, and developer productivity.
Problem Statement
- Technical Debt: Legacy Java codebases often contain outdated syntax, deprecated APIs, and non-modular structures.
- Security Risks: Older Java versions lack critical security patches and modern encryption standards.
- Developer Efficiency: New developers struggle with understanding and maintaining legacy code.
- Compatibility Issues: Integration with modern tools, frameworks, and cloud platforms is limited.
Sanciti AI Solution
1. Code Analysis & Audit
- Automatically scans the entire codebase to identify:
- Deprecated APIs
- Obsolete patterns
- Compatibility issues with newer Java versions
2. Intelligent Refactoring
- Uses AI to:
- Replace deprecated methods with modern equivalents
- Introduce Java features like records, switch expressions, var, text blocks, and pattern matching
- Modularize monolithic code using JPMS (Java Platform Module System)
3. Automated Testing & Validation
- Generates unit tests for refactored code
- Ensures behavioral parity with the original application
- Integrates with CI/CD pipelines for seamless deployment
4. Reporting & Documentation
- Provides detailed before-and-after reports
- Highlights performance improvements and security enhancements
- Offers migration guides for developers
Benefits
- Accelerated Modernization: Reduce migration time from months to weeks
- Cost Efficiency: Minimize manual effort and reduce reliance on legacy expertise
- Future-Proofing: Align with the latest Java LTS versions and ecosystem standards
- Improved Security: Eliminate vulnerabilities tied to outdated Java versions
Ideal Customers
- Enterprises with large, mission-critical Java applications
- Financial institutions, telecoms, and government agencies with strict compliance needs
- Software vendors looking to modernize their product stack