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VBScript deprecation: Timelines and next steps

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May 22, 2024
Scripting options for web development and task automation are modernizing. To provide you with the most modern and efficient options, we are replacing VBScript with more advanced alternatives such as...
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We acknowledge the concerns raised about the classic ASP server dependency on VBScript and thank all contributors & Classic ASP community for bringing this to our attention.

VBScript was once a popular choice for server-side scripting, but modern alternatives like ASP.NET, Node.js, Python, PHP, and Ruby on Rails now offer more robust, scalable, and secure solutions for web development. We strongly recommend the classic ASP community to consider transitioning your services to these modern alternatives for a better, more secure experience.

While this blog addresses desktop client-side alternatives to VBScript, we are committed to providing more details on the implications and available alternatives to safely transition your dependencies from server-side Scripting. A follow-up blog or additional responses here will be provided soon.