The WinDev modernization guide

WinDev migration guide

A long-running WinDev system holds decisions your business still depends on. This guide shows how to carry those decisions into a new stack: find the rules, map dependencies, let the business validate, convert in slices, and check the result.

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01 · The full path

From WinDev project to a new system

See the full path from WinDev source to a knowledge base, a phased conversion, and a check of the business rules.

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02 · Business rules

Find the rules before you count screens

Business rules in WinDev live in events, queries, procedures, and project initialization—not only in windows.

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03 · Dependency map

Map what depends on what

Use the project's dependency graph to understand calls, data use, navigation, and the order of conversion.

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04 · Business validation

Let the business validate behavior

Turn code paths into decision tables and diagrams that domain experts can review before conversion.

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05 · Knowledge coverage

Imported is not yet understood

Separate source import from explanations, rule coverage, and conversion readiness.

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06 · Conversion roadmap

Convert in slices your team can approve

Build a phased roadmap from dependencies and business rules, then approve each cut with human judgment.

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07 · Rule verification

Check every rule in the converted code

A compiling screen is only the start; compare the rule catalog with the delivered implementation.

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