Integrating with legacy applications

Software architects may need to integrate a legacy application with another software application. If you are responsible for the legacy application, refactoring it may be necessary in order to modernize it to the point that it can be integrated with newer applications.

When integrating a legacy application with another application, some considerations should be made by the software architect.

Confirming the need for integration

Prior to expending the effort to integrate with a legacy application, thought should be given to ensure that the integration is necessary. Depending on the situation, it may be easier to migrate the functionality that is needed from the legacy application rather...