In the fast-paced world of software development, technological obsolescence
is an inevitable reality. Legacy Systems, often seen as a hindrance to progress, pose tangible consequences for traditional developers.

Technological obsolescence is the process by which existing technology, whether hardware or software, becomes less useful or efficient over time, losing its relevance or ability to meet current demands due to technological advancements, changes in industry standards, or the introduction of new and more advanced solutions.

This phenomenon can be attributed to various reasons, such as the evolution of industry standards, the emergence of disruptive technologies, lack of support or updates, and planned obsolescence by manufacturers to encourage the adoption of newer versions.

In this article, we explore how GeneXus‘ development approach offers a different perspective, transforming the challenge of technological obsolescence into a virtuous cycle for developers.

Consequences of Technological Obsolescence

Technological obsolescence presents challenges for users and developers, requiring constant adaptation to technological changes to stay current and avoid falling behind with outdated or inefficient solutions.

Legacy Systems
, with their outdated and challenging-to-maintain code, often come with a significant human cost.

Traditional developers face the pressure of maintaining obsolete systems, leading to the loss of valuable time and resources.

Traditional Development vs. GeneXus

A traditional developer, as they accumulate experience in the business and software construction methodologies, tends to become obsolete in programming languages. The rapid technological evolution demands constant adaptation, and many developers find themselves grappling with the challenging task of staying up-to-date.

In this regard, GeneXus’ development approach offers a unique perspective. Here, the GeneXus developer is freed from the burden of learning multiple programming languages. Instead, the focus is on mastering the GeneXus modeling platform, where the code is automatically generated in the relevant language according to current technological trends.

The virtuous circle of GeneXus

Experience in software development and business becomes an invaluable asset for the GeneXus developer. As knowledge accumulates, proficiency in using the modeling tool is perfected. This symbiosis of development experience and mastery of GeneXus creates a virtuous circle, where each level of skill and knowledge reinforces one another.

The automation of the code generation process in GeneXus allows the developer to focus on more strategic aspects of software development, such as architecture, decision-making, and performance optimization. As well as the return on investment or economic/strategic opportunity to incorporate new disruptive technologies (an example of this could be Super Apps or AI solutions). This not only enhances productivity and introduces a motivational element for the developer but also reduces the risk of human error associated with manual coding and enables a smoother transition to new technologies.

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The Legacy Trap” and Promoting Sustainability in Software Development

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