Avoiding legacy systems
Read OriginalThis article defines legacy software not just by age, but by its hard-to-maintain nature caused by organic growth, time constraints, and feature creep. It discusses how such systems emerge from 'quick and dirty' fixes and shifting requirements, and provides advice for developers on how to advocate for code quality and prevent their projects from becoming legacy systems.
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