CODE TAKEOVER
AND MODERNIZATION
OF YOUR APPLICATIONS
MakeProps your expert in custom IT solutions
Code takeover and modernization
Breathe new life into your existing code through in-depth auditing, methodical refactoring, and targeted modernization.
Code audit
We perform an in-depth analysis of your source code: quality, technical debt, vulnerabilities, and performance. Our detailed audit report identifies critical points and prioritizes corrective actions for a clear improvement plan. The audit covers all project dimensions: architecture, design patterns, dependency management, test coverage, and compliance with security standards. Static analysis tool…
Progressive refactoring
We restructure your code incrementally, without disrupting your application's operation. Each iteration improves readability, maintainability, and performance while preserving existing features. Our approach relies on module extraction, dead code elimination, and systematic application of SOLID principles to strengthen architectural consistency. Non-regression tests are executed at each step to ve…
Technical modernization
Migration to current frameworks and technologies to benefit from the latest advances: enhanced security, better performance, and access to a broader and more active developer ecosystem. We establish a progressive modernization plan that preserves service continuity while introducing newer, better-supported technologies. Comparative evaluation of candidate solutions considers framework maturity, co…
Stack migration
Safely change languages, databases, or cloud infrastructure. We plan each migration step with non-regression tests to ensure a transition without data or feature loss. Our migration methodology relies on pilot phases that validate each change at small scale before global deployment. Data migration scripts are executed with integrity verification mechanisms and documented rollback procedures for ea…
Test coverage
We implement an automated test suite to secure the taken-over code. Unit, integration, and functional tests form an essential safety net for any future evolution. Test coverage is built strategically by first targeting critical features and modules with high cyclomatic complexity. Characterization tests capture the system's current behavior before any modification, serving as a reference to valida…
Technical documentation
We produce comprehensive technical documentation of the taken-over code: architecture, data flows, APIs, and deployment procedures. This documentation facilitates maintenance and onboarding of new developers. Architecture diagrams, flow charts, and API specifications are written according to recognized standards (UML, OpenAPI) to ensure universal understanding. A developer onboarding guide details…
Of software projects suffer from technical debt that hinders evolution
I want to modernize my code with MakeProps
Code takeover is often a necessity when a software project becomes difficult to maintain, evolve, or secure. MakeProps works on existing codebases to bring them up to standard, whether they were developed in-house, by a previous contractor, or inherited from legacy systems. Our experience has exposed us to projects of all sizes and complexity levels, allowing us to approach each takeover with a proven methodology and the right tools. We understand the human and organizational challenges involved in code takeover and support your teams through this transition with both pedagogy and pragmatism.
Our code takeover methodology always starts with an exhaustive audit that evaluates code quality, identifies accumulated technical debt, and maps critical dependencies. This diagnosis allows us to propose a realistic modernization plan with clear priorities and a controlled timeline. The audit is accompanied by quantitative indicators (cyclomatic complexity, duplication rate, test coverage) that allow objective measurement of progress at each stage of the takeover. This transparency gives you complete visibility into project advancement and the return on investment of every action taken.
We don't just fix things: we transform your code into a lasting asset. Clarified architecture, automated tests, comprehensive documentation, and development best practices are the pillars of a successful takeover that restores value to your software investment. Our goal is to return a project that your teams can evolve with full confidence, built on solid foundations with controlled technical debt. MakeProps turns code takeover into an opportunity for technical renewal, transforming a constraint into a competitive advantage for your organization.
We work on all types of legacy code: monolithic applications, legacy CMS, end-of-life software, projects abandoned by a contractor or departed developers. Whether the code is in PHP, Java, .NET, Python or any other stack, we assess the existing codebase and propose a realistic takeover plan. Use cases vary: taking over an in-house project to modernize it, recovering a codebase with no documentation, preparing for a team change or outsourcing. Each situation is unique and requires a tailored diagnosis.
We support projects across all sectors: e-commerce, manufacturing, healthcare, services, public sector. This diversity allows us to apply proven methodologies (audit, incremental refactoring, non-regression testing) while adapting to business constraints and timelines. Whether your application is critical to production or an internal tool to evolve, we define priorities and phasing together to limit risk and cost. Code takeover can run in parallel with business as usual, without blocking your teams.
In practice, a first meeting helps us discover your codebase (repository access, stack, history). We then perform a targeted audit and deliver a report with a modernization plan, priorities and an estimate. Once you give the go-ahead, the takeover moves forward in sprints: refactoring, tests, documentation and deployments are delivered iteratively. You keep control over decisions and track progress with full transparency. MakeProps is committed to returning maintainable, documented code ready for future evolution.
