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Notes from the migration trenches.

Short pieces on legacy systems, low-code, AI-assisted development, and what that actually means in practice.

June 10, 20263 min read
What does a Java application cost? An MVP can start from €5,000
Java quickly sounds large, expensive and only for multinationals. In practice a working MVP often lands around €5,000. How that's possible, and what you get for it.
JavaCostMVP
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June 9, 20263 min read
Mendix costs in 2026: an honest calculation
What does Mendix really cost over five years? A calculation instead of a quote, and when the balance tips toward Java.
MendixCostTCO
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June 4, 20263 min read
What AI agents can and cannot do in a legacy migration
AI agents read code at incredible speed, but do they understand the intent? What they really do in a migration, and where humans remain essential.
AIMigrationMethodology
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May 28, 20262 min read
Government software migration: privacy and continuity belong together
Outdated government software isn't just inconvenient, it's a risk. How to modernise without closing the shop for a day.
GovernmentPrivacyContinuity
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May 22, 20262 min read
When is it time to migrate away from Mendix?
Low-code is great, until you outgrow it. Five signals your app is ready for the leap to Java.
MendixMigrationLow-code
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