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Technology's Pace Demands Commitment of/to Legacy Application Developers

Technology's Pace Demands Commitment of/to Legacy Application Developers

Title:Technology's Pace Demands Commitment of/to Legacy Application Developers (ID: CNC9641)
Author(s):Sandra Carroll (University of Minnesota)
Topics:Applications Development, Mainframes, Staffing
Origin:CAUSE Conferences (Archives) (1996)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:Legacy or mainframe application development requires a level of expertise that is built over years of experience for mainframe developers. On the other hand, development of client /server applications requires a very different logical process since it can occur on any type of hardware whether it is a mainframe, midrange or personal computer. The future careers of legacy application programmers will be focused on the acquisition of expertise in using new technology in development of client server applications. This movement will impact the leadership of new technology developers and will require a redefinition of the leadership role in the organization. The team structure and culture in organizations that partake in new technology development will drive the ripple effect of change on their application development areas. The human impact of new technology on legacy application developers will be significant and will need to be proactively managed. The critical success factors of trained staff and a supportive learning environment will mean survival for organizations that embrace new technology and decrease the stresses associated with all change.
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