Microsoft killed VBScript, so I built a custom Go VM to bring Classic ASP into 2026

📰 Dev.to · Lucas Guimarães

Learn how to build a custom Go VM to bring Classic ASP into modern times after Microsoft killed VBScript

advanced Published 12 Apr 2026

Action Steps

Build a custom Go VM to run Classic ASP
Configure the VM to work with modern infrastructure
Test and deploy the updated application
Use the Go VM to migrate legacy code to modern standards
Integrate the custom VM with other tools and services to improve performance and security

Who Needs to Know This

This project is relevant for software engineers and developers who work with legacy systems and want to modernize them. It can also be useful for DevOps teams who need to maintain and update older applications.

Key Insight

💡 With a custom Go VM, you can modernize legacy Classic ASP applications and make them compatible with modern infrastructure