The Need for Fast Conversion – Legacy2Next, QloudX’s Proprietary Automation Framework

Introduction

As industries moved away from outdated technologies like Oracle and Silverlight forms, organizations needed a fast, scalable, and reliable way to modernize legacy forms. Both Silverlight and Oracle had reached critical points of obsolescence — Silverlight ended in 2021 with support only in Internet Explorer, while Oracle Forms applications struggled to meet modern UI/UX and integration demands. QloudX successfully proved its conversion approach with real customer projects on both Silverlight and Oracle, demonstrating the power of its proprietary tool. Manually converting hundreds of forms was neither cost-effective nor time-efficient. There was a growing demand for a tool that could accelerate this process, retain critical business logic, and improve UI/UX. This is where Legacy2Next – QloudX’s Proprietary Automation Framework – came into the picture.

Problem Statement

• Manual conversion of hundreds of forms was too costly and time-intensive.
• Legacy forms varied in complexity, with some requiring extensive manual intervention.
• Businesses needed faster turnaround times for product evolution and customer needs.
• Business logic had to be preserved while modernizing UI/UX.
• Without automation, scaling the conversion process across industries was nearly impossible.

QloudX Solution Approach

QloudX developed Legacy2Next, a proprietary automation framework designed to modernize legacy forms into modern technologies efficiently. The framework addressed industry needs with a structured approach:

1. Automation First
   • Automated conversion for 50–70% of form elements.
   • Identified repeatable patterns and applied standardized transformations.
2. Form Analyzer
   • Parsed legacy form structures to extract layouts, UI components, and logic.
   • Mapped reusable components to modern equivalents.
3. Manual Intervention Module
   • Highlighted complex or non-standard sections that required human review.
   • Reduced developer time by focusing only on challenging areas.
4. Rule Engine & Standardization
   • Enforced coding standards for consistency.
   • Ensured accuracy and minimized errors in automated output.

Proven in Real-World Projects

QloudX has already demonstrated the effectiveness of Legacy2Next in real customer scenarios:

• Silverlight Conversion Project(2024): Successfully converted hundreds of Silverlight forms into a modern, secure technology stack after Silverlight reached its end-of-life in 2021. This ensured business continuity and delivered improved user experience.
• Oracle Conversion Project (2025): POC for a large-scale project to modernize Oracle Forms applications into the latest technology in 2025. This not only enhanced compliance and security but also reduced turnaround time for new feature delivery.

These projects proved that Legacy2Next is capable of handling different legacy technologies with accuracy and efficiency.

QloudX Value Addition

• Time Efficiency: Accelerated conversion timelines by automating the majority of the process.
• Cost Reduction: Minimized manual development costs by focusing effort only where necessary.
• Accuracy & Consistency: Produced standardized results, reducing error-prone manual rework.
• Scalability: Industry-ready framework to handle projects of any size.
• Future-Ready: Expandable to support multiple legacy technologies beyond the initial scope.

Solution Approach

Conclusion

The industry needed more than just a new technology—it needed a faster way to get there. By developing Legacy2Next, QloudX delivered a powerful solution to convert legacy forms into modern technology while preserving business logic and improving user experience. The framework addressed the pressing industry demand for speed, cost-efficiency, and scalability.

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About the Author

Mohit Patel leads the SaaS & Full Stack Application Development at QloudX. Since joining QloudX in 2020, he has specialized in Supply Chain solutions and Cloud Native technologies, driving customer modernization initiatives.

With over 18 years of experience in software development, Mohit has a strong background in product strategy, roadmap planning, and solution architecture across various industries. He holds an AWS Solution Architect certification, along with multiple credentials in process and project management.

Currently, Mohit is focused on leveraging AI-powered tools to develop innovative products, helping customers achieve their business transformation goals.

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