Java Application Modernization - Series Introduction

Still running legacy Java in production? You're not alone — and modernization doesn't have to be a risky, manual grind. In this series introduction, learn how GitHub Copilot transforms Java application modernization from a slow, error-prone process into a structured, AI-assisted engineering workflow. In this episode, you'll learn: → Why Java modernization is critical for AI readiness and cloud adoption → The four-phase modernization loop: Assess → Upgrade → Migrate → Test & Deploy → How GitHub Copilot agents automate repetitive modernization tasks — frameworks, dependencies, CVEs, containerization → How portfolio assessment tools (Azure Migrate, Cast, Doctor Migrate) connect to developer workflows via GitHub Issues → What the full enterprise modernization workflow looks like end to end 📺 This is Episode 0 of the Modernize Java Apps with AI series — a 9-part, hands-on guide to upgrading legacy Java applications using GitHub Copilot. Each episode is 5–7 minutes and covers a focused step in the modernization journey. 🔗 Series playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlrxD0HtieHhaBJWlcxGd-kTDikSD4xyD 🔗 GitHub Copilot Modernization extension: https://aka.ms/GHCPMod-Java 🔗 Azure Migrate: https://aka.ms/azuremigrate 👤 Presented by Ayan Gupta, Java & AI Advocate, Microsoft Java #GitHubCopilot #JavaModernization #LegacyCode #CloudMigration #Azure #SpringBoot #AI #EnterpriseJava #DevOps