Legacy Software Maintenance - You didn't build it, but you have to fix it.
by John Eckhardt | at Minnebar 19
Do you roll your eyes when your boss hands you somebody else's code? How about somebody else's code from 10 years ago? How about... Your code from 10 years ago :P
Working with old, messy code is hard. Difficult. Frustrating. Confusing. But it doesn't have to be!
We'll dive into why it's hard to work with old code, good patterns to use when working with legacy software, and some tips on how to turn a difficult old project into a net positive.
I've been working with other people's code for 15 years. I'll share some horror stories, tips and tricks, and I want to hear the same from you!
John Eckhardt
John Eckhardt has occupied roles in all levels of the SDLC. He founded Code Pros in 2014 to maintain legacy software. He loves business + process + efficiency, and also playing games. Which is unsurprisingly similar.