scripting-deprecation

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The scripting-deprecation tag covers discussions about the phase-out of legacy scripting languages, particularly VBScript, in Windows and enterprise software. Content highlights Esri's September 2025 deadline for migrating ArcGIS workflows from VBScript to modern alternatives like Arcade, Python, and SQL, aligning with Microsoft's broader VBScript deprecation for Windows. Recurring themes include migration planning, compatibility risks, and the need to update label, symbology, and calculator logic. This tag is relevant for IT professionals and developers managing legacy scripts in Windows environments or GIS platforms facing deprecation timelines.
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    ArcGIS VBScript Deprecated by Sep 2025: Migrate to Arcade, Python, SQL

    Esri’s announcement that VBScript is deprecated throughout ArcGIS effective September 2025 sets a firm deadline for GIS professionals to stop relying on an aging scripting engine and begin migrating label, symbology, calculator, and evaluator logic to modern, supported expression languages such...
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