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The classic Joel article: https://www.joelonsoftware.com/2000/04/06/things-you-should-never-do-part-i/ https://www.joelonsoftware.com/2000/04/06/things-you-shou

• capableweb 4y ago
  It's a bit ironic to use Netscape as an example of a "rewrite gone wrong" as (if I remember correctly) the initial version of Netscape was a complete rewrite of Mosaic, with Mosaic developers being involved in the rewrite as well. And I think Netscape in general was quite popular, most if not all software people were using Netscape at one point if they were active during that time.
  • mixmastamyk 4y ago
    Every new program is a “rewrite” if you look back far enough. In that case they had funding to start a new company and the problem space was an order of magnitude smaller. He’s right, that decision marked the end of Netscape as a factor.