Web Application Development Best Practices with Progress OpenEdge
June 15, 2024
Discover nine web app development best practices to help you build successful applications and explore expert tips and strategies for coding, security and UX.
This blog recaps a Progress OpenEdge webinar explaining what the Model Context Protocol (MCP) is, why it matters, and how the OpenEdge MCP Server and MCP Connector for ABL help teams securely modernize applications, integrate AI, and boost developer productivity using industry standards.
The Progress OpenEdge MCP Connector for ABL is now available and is a purpose‑built bridge that enables AI assistants to generate accurate, compliant and modernization‑ready ABL code by leveraging an organization’s own rules, context and workflows.
The OpenEdge MCP Server enables organizations to make their OpenEdge applications AI‑ready by securely turning existing REST APIs into actionable capabilities for AI assistants—accelerating automation without requiring code changes.
Diana Serban’s story highlights how early internships, supportive teamwork, and hands‑on experience with OpenEdge helped her build confidence and grow rapidly as a junior developer in her first year.