I am trying to convert CSP files which reside in the mainframe I work on to modern languages such as Java, Cobol or PL/I.
Could anyone suggest me what to do first?
Is there any tool that helps this convertion process? Or should I just understand the CSP files logic and write them in Java?
Any help would be appreciated!
CSP Modernisation
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Look at each process and write new specifications for the new target platform/language.
Then implement.
Then implement.
Yes, i believe this is the way for you to go. If these is a lot of similaraties in the current code, it may lend itself to some re-usable code that will save considerable time writing the replacement system. Make sure there is nothing dependent on other "things" on the mainframe. . .Or should I just understand the CSP files logic and write them in Java?
Have a good one
No, i'm not sure . . .are we sure that there is no tool to do this for me?
Years ago several organizations decided to move away from csp as it appeared it was gong to be a dead-end and every place i was aware of did basically what we are talking about here.
As use of csp has been reduced even move over time, i doubt that anyone is currently working on a conversion / migration tool.
There might be, but i've heard or seen nothing. There may be some consulting firms that will do this, but if so, i don't know any names. I'd suggest using in-house people so the new system will be better understood / maintainable.
Have a good one
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