Does .NET migration cut technical debt?

No. Migration can reduce technical debt, but only when the project addresses maintainability problems. A framework upgrade alone may leave most technical debt untouched.

Is migrating from .NET Framework to modern .NET worth it?

It can be, especially when the application depends on unsupported technology or has growing maintenance costs. Microsoft says that end-of-support and performance limitations are common reasons to upgrade.

Should we rewrite our .NET application instead of migrating it?

Not necessarily. A rewrite provides more architectural freedom but also introduces high cost and delivery risk. For many business-critical applications, incremental migration and modernization can reduce technical debt. This method preserves existing business functionality.

How long does a .NET migration take?

There is no reliable universal estimate. The timeline depends on application size, architecture, .NET version, third-party dependencies, integrations, test coverage and migration scope. A technical assessment should come before a project estimate.

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