Best Practices for Modernizing Telerik and Kendo UI Applications

This whitepaper discusses best practices and considerations for modernizing applications powered by Telerik UI and Kendo UI. It begins by addressing the challenges associated with legacy systems, emphasizing the need for modernization due to increasing maintenance costs and complexity. The document outlines various aspects of application design, architectural changes, platform considerations, and client technologies that are crucial for a successful upgrade. It details the evolution of Telerik and Kendo UI in conjunction with Microsoft’s .NET framework, highlighting the transition to JavaScript-centric development. The paper also covers planning an application upgrade, including architectural changes and the importance of understanding request processing models in .NET and Node.js. Furthermore, it examines the implications of microservices versus monolithic architectures, emphasizing the need for careful planning in client-server communications and the modernization of client protocols. Overall, the whitepaper serves as a comprehensive guide for organizations looking to modernize their Telerik and Kendo UI applications effectively.