The article discusses the prevalence and perception of legacy code in software development, emphasizing that it shouldn't just be viewed negatively or equated with technical debt. Legacy code often works effectively and does not require frequent changes, indicating successful long-term design choices. The speaker, a senior staff engineer at Carta, reflects on personal experiences with legacy code, acknowledging that sometimes one’s past decisions contribute to what is now considered outdated. The aim is to develop an understanding of legacy code as a distinct concept from tech debt, which has notable implications for engineering teams.
When I say legacy code, I don't blame you if you immediately think tech debt. I want to argue that legacy code and tech debt are not synonyms.
The cool part about that is sometimes the answer, in the Taylor Swift of it all, is it's me. I'm the problem.
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