What Is a WebForms Migration?
A WebForms migration is the process of moving an older ASP.NET WebForms system (commonly built between 2002–2015) to a modern, secure and maintainable .NET Core platform.
Why WebForms needs replacing
Many SMEs in London, Hertfordshire and Essex still run internal systems built in WebForms. While these systems can still function, WebForms is now:
- No longer actively developed by Microsoft
- Harder to maintain and extend
- Not compatible with modern UI frameworks
- More vulnerable to performance bottlenecks
Benefits of migrating to modern .NET
- Faster performance and better scalability
- Cleaner workflows using Razor Pages or .NET MVC
- Integrations with modern APIs and mobile apps
- Better long-term stability and security
- Easier to update and add new features
Typical migration process
- Audit existing WebForms code and database
- Extract business logic from code-behind
- Rebuild UI using Razor Pages or MVC
- Add improved performance and indexing in SQL Server
- Deploy to a modern hosting environment