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Kyle explains "Legacy Software" to the aliens
May 20, 2024
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- Explaining legacy software to aliens showcases its complexity and difficulty in modernizing.
- Designers need to communicate in business language to align goals and showcase their value.
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Explaining Legacy Software to Aliens
In a humorous piece by Taylor Trosh, the challenge of explaining legacy software to aliens is highlighted. Kyle, a fictional developer, struggles to convey the complexity of using outdated languages and libraries to extraterrestrial beings. The humor stems from the absurdity of trying to make old software less clunky while maintaining functionality. The impossibility of easily rewriting legacy software due to its inherent risks and intricacies is humorously portrayed through Kyle's interactions with the aliens.
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