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Migration Instructions

This guide provides an overview of the tools, scripts, and processes used to migrate from VB6 to modern languages such as JavaScript and Python. We plan to enhance this guide to include additional languages such as Go and Swift in the future.

Tools for Migration

  1. Mobilize.Net’s Visual Basic Upgrade Companion (VBUC)

    • Description: A comprehensive tool designed to automate the conversion of VB6 applications to modern languages.
    • Website: Mobilize.Net VBUC
    • Features: Supports conversion to C#, .NET, and web technologies. Provides a high degree of automation, reducing manual coding efforts.

  2. gmStudio

    • Description: An advanced migration tool for converting VB6 applications to modern .NET languages.
    • Website: gmStudio
    • Features: Allows detailed customization and scripting for migration, supports both automated and manual conversion processes.

  3. VB Migration Partner

    • Description: Another tool for converting VB6 applications to .NET and other modern frameworks.
    • Website: VB Migration Partner
    • Features: Provides a mix of automated and manual migration options, with support for complex VB6 features.

Migration Process

Step 1: Assessment and Planning

  1. Analyze the VB6 Application: Understand the scope, complexity, and dependencies of your VB6 application.
  2. Define Migration Goals: Determine the target language (JavaScript, Python, etc.), frameworks, and platforms.
  3. Create a Migration Plan: Outline the steps, tools, and resources needed for the migration.

Step 2: Setting Up Tools

  1. Install Migration Tools: Download and install the necessary migration tools such as VBUC, gmStudio, or VB Migration Partner.
  2. Configure Tools: Set up the tools according to the migration plan, specifying the source VB6 project and the target language/framework.

Step 3: Automated Migration

  1. Run Migration Tools: Use the selected tool to perform an initial automated migration of the VB6 codebase.
  2. Review and Analyze Output: Examine the converted code for accuracy, completeness, and any issues that need manual intervention.

Step 4: Manual Adjustments

  1. Resolve Migration Issues: Manually fix any issues that were not handled by the automated tools.
  2. Refactor Code: Optimize and refactor the converted code to align with modern coding standards and best practices.

Step 5: Testing and Validation

  1. Test the Migrated Application: Perform thorough testing to ensure the functionality matches the original VB6 application.
  2. Fix Bugs: Address any bugs or discrepancies identified during testing.

Step 6: Deployment

  1. Deploy the Application: Deploy the migrated application to the target environment.
  2. Monitor and Support: Monitor the application for any issues post-deployment and provide necessary support.

Additional Resources

Future Improvements

We plan to extend this migration guide to cover additional programming languages such as Go, Swift, and more comprehensive instructions for JavaScript and Python. Stay tuned for updates and improvements!

By following this guide and utilizing the recommended tools, you can effectively migrate your VB6 application to modern programming languages, ensuring its longevity and compatibility with current technologies.