Explores the deeper lesson of Chesterton's fence in software engineering: understanding why code exists, then deleting it if it's obsolete.
A senior engineer explains why writing less code is often better, focusing on long-term maintenance costs and technical debt.
A developer argues for proactively cleaning up unused code and dependencies to prevent future technical debt and hidden bugs.
A software developer's guide to maintaining codebases and tools, emphasizing addressing warnings and keeping dependencies updated.
A guide for developers on how to approach and manage an inherited legacy codebase, focusing on mindset, planning, and practical steps.
