Oracle Forms Migration
7 article(s) tagged with Oracle Forms Migration
2024-08-03
Oracle Forms Upgrade to version 14c – it is worth it?
Modern development practices often involve newer frameworks and technologies, but Oracle Forms continues to be used in many legacy systems due to its deep integration with Oracle databases. Many of us have heard about the anticipated release of Oracle Forms version 14, which was initially scheduled for mid-2022.
2025-02-25
Oracle Forms to .NET Migration
While .NET offers many benefits, several organizations have experienced challenges and failures in their migration projects. These issues have caused numerous projects to fail in achieving their goals.
2024-11-17
Automated Oracle Forms Conversion to Java/JS on React/Angular
Automated forms conversion to modern technologies like Java, React, or Angular presents a compelling solution for companies looking to upgrade their systems while minimizing disruptions. This blog explores the historical context of Oracle Forms, the challenges of continuing with this legacy platform, and why automated conversion to Java, with options for Angular or React front-end, is the most cost-effective and forward-thinking approach.
2024-11-14
Upgrade Oracle Forms and Reports using APEX - Functionalities comparison
Upgrading Oracle Forms and Reports using Oracle APEX provides extensive built-in functionality, but it often comes at the expense of flexibility. This article features a thorough comparison of the features provided by Oracle APEX and Java/React in the context of an Oracle Forms upgrade to one or the other.
2025-03-18
Understanding Concurrency Management After Migrating Oracle Forms to Java with ORMIT™-OpenJava
Migrating Oracle Forms to ORMIT™-OpenJava™ replaces the traditional stateful session and record locking model with a stateless, service-based architecture. Each interaction uses RESTful API calls backed by JDBC, meaning concurrency is managed directly at the database level, with optional business rule enforcement at the service layer (like optimistic locking). This modern design ensures cloud compatibility, supports horizontal scaling, and simplifies maintenance — making ORMIT™-OpenJava™ a future-proof platform for Oracle Forms modernization.
2025-03-28
Understanding ORMIT™-OpenJava’s Oracle Forms compatibility service
The Oracle Forms compatibility service (OFCS) is a critical component in the ORMIT™-OpenJava architecture, designed by RENAPS to ensure compatibility with Oracle Forms features while embracing modern web standards. Its inclusion is intentional and allows for seamless handling of legacy Forms logic, centralized validation, and optimized code management.
2025-02-23
Understanding Key Mapping after an ORMIT™-OpenJava migration
ORMIT™-OpenJava keeps the same key mappings as Oracle Forms by default, ensuring a seamless transition with no change management required. Fully customizable via key_mappings.mjs, it offers improved readability and control.