Refactoring your Uniface code
Even the best-developed and diligently maintained applications will eventually require renewal as time goes by.
This holds true for Uniface applications as well, which from time to time need thoughtful restructuring. The goal? To enhance their maintainability and expandability, ensuring they continue to serve your business effectively in the long run.
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Every application, regardless of how expertly it’s developed and maintained, or the technology it’s built with, will eventually need updates over time. This includes Uniface applications, which sometimes need reorganization to enhance their maintainability and expandability.
Refactoring is a technique where we revise the entire application or sections of it. This process ranges from correcting minor details like punctuation to rebuilding substantial parts of the application. Refactoring can be necessary to address performance issues, enhance the reusability of components, or prepare the application for a migration.
A well-known term in our industry is ‘Spaghetti code’, referring to tangled or overly complicated code that’s difficult to maintain or understand. Refactoring can help transform this ‘Spaghetti code’ into a well-structured and efficient application.
A bit more detail
Our 7 step
refactoring approach
Our approach is based on years of experience, in which we have seen dozens, if not hundreds, of applications pass by. Our approach offers stability and yet sufficient flexibility, so that we can also process your applications as efficiently as possible.
Every refactoring project starts with an extensive analysis of the sources of the application. This shows the scope and necessity of refactoring.
You determine which steps are important to you. For the analysis and refactoring we use tooling developed by ourselves. All steps are carefully documented and explained to the client.
Intake of the application(s) and the context.
During this step we will collect all the information and data that is required to perform the next steps.
In this stage, we diligently examine the data gathered in the previous step. We refer to this part of our process as the ‘analysis’, but it’s important to note that this isn’t as comprehensive as our stand-alone Analysis service.
During this analysis, we look for patterns, anomalies, potential improvements, and anything else that might be noteworthy within the collected information. We put together an understanding of the situation, which becomes the foundation for the next steps in our process. However, for a deeper, more thorough understanding of your application’s state and performance, we recommend our full Analysis service
At this stage, we evaluate the impact that refactoring will have on your existing application. This step isn’t just about predicting the effects, but also crucially serves to ready the application for the forthcoming changes.
We carefully assess the current state of the application, considering its complexity, the extent of changes needed, and the interdependencies within the codebase. Based on these factors, we estimate the scope of the refactoring effort and the expected timelines for completion.
Our aim is to minimize disruption while ensuring that your application benefits from the necessary updates. By anticipating the impact, we can effectively plan the refactoring process, set accurate expectations, and ensure that your business operations continue smoothly throughout.
In this stage, we perform the refactoring of the application. While our preference is to conduct this work at our own premises for optimal control and efficiency, we can accommodate a hybrid environment if that better suits your needs.
Please note that the expected impact and lead times for this process have already been estimated in the previous step. We utilize these estimates to guide our approach, ensuring the refactoring process aligns with the outlined expectations and minimizes disruption to your operations.
Beyond refactoring the repository, this stage presents an opportune moment to critically examine the deployment environment. We’re more than happy to provide guidance in this area to optimize your operations.
Please note, this is an optional step in the process. However, considering the full ecosystem of your application can often yield additional performance benefits.
Ultimately, the goal is to deliver the refactored repository. We provide this optimized repository to your organization for implementation. Should you need further assistance, we stand ready to support you during this transition.
Please remember, this support during the implementation phase is optional. Our flexibility allows us to tailor the process to your unique requirements.
Following every refactoring process, we provide a period of aftercare. This allows you time to test and implement the delivered repository, with our team on hand to answer any questions you may have. The duration of this support period can be extended based on your needs, ensuring you feel confident with the refactored application.
A few reasons to outsource the refactoring to UnividualS
Toolbox
We have developed our own tools to efficiently analyse the Uniface repository
Outsource
Harness expertise while your team focuses on core tasks
Skilled staff
Our professionals have years of experience with Uniface and have seen many diverse environments.
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Fix the basics
We provide specialized services to refine the core of your Uniface applications. Without altering the existing functionality, our expert interventions enhance the coding, offer valuable insights, and modernize your system. Our goal is to optimize efficiency and streamline operations, ensuring your Uniface applications are always performing at their best.
Increase the maintainability and reduce the cost of software by improving structure
Increase the maintainability and reduce the cost of software by improving structure
Get an extensive analysis of your Uniface application
Get an extensive analysis of your Uniface application
Put the migration of your Uniface applications in the hands of our professionals
Put the migration of your Uniface applications in the hands of our professionals