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> they need something that keeps working for 20+ years, and that keeps looking the same to those who have to touch it. I very much agree with this take. I some
by kaergaard 2y ago
> they need something that keeps working for 20+ years, and that keeps looking the same to those who have to touch it.
I very much agree with this take.
I sometimes find CFML that was written well before I began in software development, and with very few adjustments, it stays safe and easy to use for internal administrative tasks. It is very fast at delivering business value, and very low maintenance for me.
The real fun always begins when someone suggests a rewrite, and realizes to their horror how 25 lines in Coldfusion sometimes become 100+ in other languages.