Is your chatbot still running on a legacy ASP.NET WebForm app, and you’re wondering if it’s time for an upgrade? In today's fast-paced tech world, remaining stagnant is not an option. This session is designed to provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to seamlessly migrate your existing chatbot from the old ASP.NET WebForm to the newer, more robust Blazor with minimal disruptions. The presentation aims to offer a balanced perspective by diving deep into the pros and cons of making the move to Blazor. While the benefits like improved performance, scalability, and modern architecture are compelling, it's crucial to consider potential downsides such as the learning curve and short-term disruptions. This comprehensive analysis will empower developers, software architects, and decision-makers to make informed choices that are right for their specific needs and scenarios. One of the session's highlights will be a thorough examination of Blazor’s versatility. We'll explore how Blazor can be configured for various applications—ranging from server to WebAssembly, and even to MAUI for native applications. These insights will provide attendees with a wider lens to evaluate the Blazor's capabilities, and how it fits into a diversified technology stack, adding more value than ever to your projects. Throughout the session, I'm going to deliver: 1. **Case Study**: A real-world example of a chatbot currently running on a legacy ASP.NET WebForm app, focusing on its limitations. 2. **Step-by-Step Migration Guide**: Concrete steps on how to transition from ASP.NET WebForm to Blazor with minimal operational disruptions. 3. **Pros and Cons**: A balanced perspective on the benefits and challenges of migrating to Blazor, aiding attendees in making informed decisions. 4. **Blazor's Versatility**: Detailed insights into how Blazor can be configured for different applications—Blazor Server, Blazor WebAssembly, and MAUI. Afer the session, attendees will get those takeaways: 1. **Actionable Migration Plan**: Attendees will walk away with a detailed roadmap for migrating from ASP.NET WebForm to Blazor. 2. **Informed Decision-making**: The discussion of pros and cons will empower attendees to decide if migration aligns with their organizational goals. 3. **Understanding Blazor's Capabilities**: Attendees will gain a thorough understanding of the versatility of Blazor in different application settings. 4. **Up-to-date Skillset**: Insights gained will ensure attendees are abreast of current technologies, aiding their personal and professional development. 5. **Confidence to Act**: Attendees will be empowered to make and execute decisions regarding the migration of existing applications to newer frameworks. Blog: https://aka.ms/dotnet/blog Twitter: https://aka.ms/dotnet/twitter TikTok: https://aka.ms/dotnet/tiktok Mastodon: https://aka.ms/dotnet/mastodon LinkedIn: https://aka.ms/dotnet/linkedin Facebook: https://aka.ms/dotnet/facebook Docs: https://learn.microsoft.com/dotnet Forums: https://aka.ms/dotnet/forums 🙋‍♀️Q&A: https://aka.ms/dotnet-qa 👨‍🎓Microsoft Learn: https://aka.ms/learndotnet #dotnet