Software Modernisation - Key Aspects and Getting Started

Explore software modernisation strategies in this 58-minute conference talk by Sandro Mancuso at JetBrains Technology Day for Java. Learn why strategic systems become burdensome, affecting productivity and client satisfaction. Discover key aspects of modernisation initiatives, including business alignment, technical improvements, and continuous innovation. Understand how to address challenges in maintaining legacy systems, improve development efficiency, and enhance software quality. Gain insights into value stream mapping, identifying constraints, and implementing DevOps principles. Follow a step-by-step approach to initiate and execute successful modernisation projects, aligning business goals with technological advancements. Acquire practical strategies for incremental improvements, team mobilisation, and creating a sustainable change program that enables business agility and keeps strategic software relevant in a rapidly evolving market.

Introduction
What is software modernization
Why do we fail to make a case
The disconnection
Business inefficiencies
Sustainable change
Innovation
Leverage technology
Alignment
Principles of DevOps
Steps in an organisation initiative
Focus your initiative
Value stream mapping
Understanding the current situation
Constraints
Metrics
Accelerate
Business Alignment
Technical Alignment
Endpoint Design Improvements
Technical Constraints
Active Alignment
Direction
Incremental
Strategy
Architecture
Mobilisation
Team
Backlog
Summary
Continuous Improvement Program
Align the Business and Technology
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