This chapter explores the complexities of working with legacy codebases, focusing on the human factors that shape coding decisions over time. It emphasizes the need for programmers to take accountability for their work, advocating for user-centric choices over strict adherence to coding best practices.
Jimmy Miller talks to us about his experience with a legacy codebase at his first job as a programmer. The codebase was massive, with hundreds of thousands of lines of C# and Visual Basic, and a database with over 1,000 columns. Let’s just say Jimmy got into some stuff. There’s even a Gilfoyle involved. This episode is all about his adventures while working there.
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