FoxPro to .NET Conversion could give you Migration Blues

By Ghulam Nabi Shah | Published on February 2nd, 2015 | Last updated on July 15th, 2021 |

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What I have found when it comes to making a FoxPro to .NET conversion is that it is not something that should be done with the touch of a button. Converting an application requires preparation, determination, and resources. The good news is this: you can take control of the process, use tools to drastically reduce the effort required, and get help in the form of training and staff augmentation.

When making a FoxPro to .NET conversion the idea is to end up with a better application than you’re original. After all, there are always those things that, looking back, we would have done differently, and a conversion can be an opportunity to tackle those things.

Managing a large application like a FoxPro to .NET conversion can be devastating but, if you have a strategy to begin your task in a reasonable and approachable manner it will make for a smoother conversion.

From the research we have gathered one can do it in the house, but first, here are a few things to think about. Your staff will likely need training for: – Conversion – To Maintain – And Enhancement for the application in the future. Net and SQL services are being promoted going forward while support for Visual FoxPro is ending soon. A FoxPro to .NET conversion is a process that requires skilled professionals to make sure the transition is done correctly. Who will guide you to make the transition seamless? There are few guarantees in this world and a FoxPro to .NET conversion is one of them, why not start today. When looking for a partner positioned to accomplish this conversion, look for an excellent team of developers experienced in both FoxPro and .NET environment. A company that has a long list of clients for whom they have developed and supported FoxPro, Visual FoxPro, dBase and Visual dBase applications is a necessity.

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Ghulam Nabi Shah

Chief Executive Officer at Macrosoft Inc

Shah is a forward thinking, institutional leader with eighteen years of experience. During his tenure as CEO, Shah has delivered top notch customer solutions in large scale and enterprise environments. His proven abilities as a technology visionary and driver of strategic business systems development allow Macrosoft to deliver best in class software solutions. Shah is the catalyst that brings IT to organizations, enables innovation, and expands the delivery of global capabilities. He also fuels business growth, and optimizes delivery while managing risks and costs. Shah currently holds a compiler patent with the US Patent Office.

Shah holds an MBA (Computer Science), in addition to 20+ professional and technical certifications. While he is proficient in a variety of development languages, his preferred language is Python. His areas of expertise include enterprise-wide architecture, application migration, IT transformation, mobile, and offshore development management. Shah’s ultimate goal, at Macrosoft, is to create a larger offering of product-based services while adopting new technologies.

In that rare instance when he has time for leisure, Shah is an avid cricket and football fan and a weekly racquetball player.