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I've definitely been companies where a bad code base basically destroyed the product because we couldn't move fast enough compared to the competition. It usual

by UK-AL 7y ago

I've definitely been companies where a bad code base basically destroyed the product because we couldn't move fast enough compared to the competition. It usually happens on established products that have been around for a few years.

blub 7y ago
And did this happen because you chose a specific language? There are really few languages that can sink a project and that too only happens they're used in a domain that's uncharacteristic for them. E.g: writing a web app in classic VB. Windows GUI app in VB would be fine.
- UK-AL 7y ago
  I think languages can definitely make things worse. Dynamic languages are harder to refactor using automated refactor tools. In a code base with no tests, I'd rather start with something had a powerful type system. But you are right that you make a mess in any language.