Java Application Modernization - Series Introduction

Introduction to a new video series on modernizing Java applications using the GitHub Copilot Modernize extension. The series covers the full modernization lifecycle: assessment, framework upgrades, database migration, containerization, and CI/CD pipeline automation. The host frames modernization as a business-critical prerequisite for AI adoption, noting that 94% of executives see AI as critical but only 28% have scaled pilots to production. The workflow integrates portfolio assessment tools (Dr. Migrate, CAST, Azure Migrate), GitHub Issues, and AI agents to automate repetitive tasks like dependency updates, CVE fixes, and configuration migration — all within existing developer IDEs.