GitHub Copilot for .NET App Modernization Now in Public Preview

GitHub has announced the public preview of GitHub Copilot app modernization for .NET, a feature designed to assist enterprises in migrating their .NET applications to Azure with confidence and efficiency. This AI-powered tool covers assessment, code remediation, and validation, streamlining the modernization process.

Key Benefits

• Speed: Modernize applications in days or weeks, not years.
• AI Agents: Automate code remediation for .NET apps moving to Azure.
• Control: Maintain end-to-end visibility with human oversight at every step.
• Comprehensive Migration: Includes assessment, code remediation, and build fixes.

Key Features

• Predefined Migration Tasks: Eight tasks aligned with Microsoft best practices.
• AppCat for .NET: Embedded assessment tool for applications.
• MCP Server Integration: Enhances GitHub Copilot's migration capabilities with Azure-specific knowledge bases.

Predefined Migration Tasks

• Database Migration:
  • From DB2 or Oracle DB to Azure PostgreSQL
  • From local/on-prem SQL server to Azure SQL DB
• Storage Migration:
  • To Azure File Storage from local file systems
  • To Azure Blob Storage from on-prem or cross-cloud object storages
• Identity and Security:
  • Migrate to Microsoft Entra ID from Windows AD
  • Secured credentials with Azure KeyVault
• Messaging and Communication:
  • To Azure Service Bus from MSMQ or RabbitMQ
  • To Azure Communication Service from SMTP
  • To Confluent Cloud/Azure Event Hub from on-prem Kafka

This feature is now available in public preview, offering enterprises a streamlined path to modernizing their .NET applications on Azure. For more details, visit the GitHub Changelog.