The Spark Axisbase Modernization Framework
Decomposing multi-decade enterprise software is high-stakes engineering. Our four-stage methodology provides a predictable, risk-mitigated progression from initial codebase telemetry to verified domain independence.
Static Code Graph & Schema Cohesion Audit
Before a single refactoring ticket is drafted, we perform automated and manual inspections of your source tree. We extract call graphs, circular package references, shared database tables, and undocumented database triggers to calculate real coupling density.
Domain Context & Anti-Corruption Layer Architecture
We establish Domain-Driven Design (DDD) bounded contexts around distinct business capabilities (e.g., billing, inventory, identity). We draft formal Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) specifying the Anti-Corruption Layer (ACL) adapters required to prevent legacy schema leaks.
Incremental Strangler Fig Slicing & Dual-Run Telemetry
We guide your senior engineering staff through the extraction of the first isolated vertical slice. Using reverse-proxy edge routing, requests are routed conditionally while shadow read/write operations execute in parallel to verify output consistency.
Decommissioning & Continuous Architecture Governance
Once traffic parity is verified across peak operational cycles, legacy code paths are systematically severed and archived. We institute fitness functions and automated architectural linting in your CI pipeline to prevent future technical debt re-accumulation.
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