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> Reality: This legacy code isn't going anywhere, and neither am I. Let's fix some bug that happens once every full moon. I've been doing this for 18 years now
by donatj 3y ago
> Reality: This legacy code isn't going anywhere, and neither am I. Let's fix some bug that happens once every full moon.
I've been doing this for 18 years now, maybe I'm just getting old, but I prefer legacy code. It's got a history, it's got known issues. All greenfield is is problems you don't see, yet.
- layer8 3y agoI’m similar. Maintaining code in the long term is where the really interesting challenges lie. Greenfield projects can be refreshing at first, but after a while you realize that all you’re doing is create what will soon become legacy code. The proof is in the pudding, which is the legacy phase.