Richard Gross, an IT archaeologist at My Born Wolf, shares his expertise on code quality and modernization. He introduces CodeCharta, an open-source tool that visualizes codebases effectively. Richard discusses how to measure code complexity and the impact of team size on code quality. He highlights the necessity of refactoring and how visualizations can pinpoint areas for improvement. Additionally, he reveals innovative ways to create 3D models of code, turning abstract data into tangible insights for developers.

In this engaging discussion, Richard Gross, an IT archaeologist at My Born Wolf, shares insights on his open-source tool, CodeCharta, which visualizes code quality. He explains how understanding code complexity and collaboration can impact projects. The conversation highlights the importance of metrics in tracking improvements and the unique ability to create physical models of code. Richard also touches on the comedic challenges of legacy systems and the benefits of involving students in open-source projects for real-world learning.

Richard Gross, IT archaeologist at My Born Wolf and creator of the open-source visualization tool CodeCharta, shares insights into assessing code quality. He explains how CodeCharta helps identify complexity, track changes, and visualize team contributions. The discussion delves into the nuances of problematic code—sometimes stemming from too many contributors, and at other times just needing refactoring. Gross even introduces the idea of creating physical 3D models of your code, making it easier to focus on improvement and gauge success!