Everyone agrees application modernization is a hot topic. And one that most enterprises are discussing or will be soon. Application modernization is an involved process that includes an assessment of your current app portfolios, determining which ones are most critical to be modernized, then formulating a cost-effective plan to take action. Unfortunately, the reality of application modernization is usually more complex than what developer advocates convey on social media.
While container-based microservice applications have gained traction, many legacy applications still require migration. On-premises infrastructure and monolithic applications are often the starting point, with cloud-native applications being the end goal. However, each organization needs to chart its unique course based on its current state, requirements and feasibility. Significant migration is already taking place and is expected to increase in the coming years.