The Rewrite
Published on Nov 18, 2015
Are code rewrites in software good or bad? Why? What can I do?
MORE DECKS TO EXPLORE
PRESENTATION OUTLINE
THE RE-WRITE
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All this can be solved in the
OLD CODE
THE REAL REASONS
- Reading code is harder than writing it
- Developers always hate old code
- The former developer is always a fool
- Feel more experienced today
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REWRITE = BAD!
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WHY IS IT BAD?
- No progress for customer
- Old code is battle-proven
- Chance for competitors to catch up
- New code will not be better
- Wasting money for features that already exist
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"A team would rewrite a product. What will come out of it is the exact same product with a new code base. That’s not worth the time." - Jason Fried
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BUT JASON FRIED REWROTE BASECAMP!
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SAME Problem
SAME Solution
NEW Technology
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SAME Problem
NEW Solution
NEW Technology
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Approach the
OLD PROBLEM
in a
NEW WAY
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Tech Rewrite = Bad
Solution Rewrite = Good
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LET'S GO
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