Learning the challenges of legacy systems
A legacy application presents significant challenges for an organization. On the one hand, there are critical applications that an organization has used for decades. On the other hand, legacy applications hold back the organization’s pace of innovation.
End users are looking for the most modern, technologically advanced applications in a hugely competitive environment. All new features usually come with the latest software, and legacy applications limit your ability to add those features that benefit end users.
The following diagram shows some significant challenges that organizations face with legacy systems:
Figure 15.1: Challenges with a legacy system
Before we dive into the solution, it’s essential to understand the issues clearly. Let’s explore the challenges of legacy systems in more depth to understand them better.
Difficulty in keeping up with user demand
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