November 28, 2023
It’s possible to have a large codebase that isn’t cumbersome to work with by setting a technology vision, distributing the work effectively, and tracking progress publicly.
Contrary to popular belief, it is possible to have a large, complex codebase that is both enjoyable and productive to work with. Furthermore, you can avoid big rewrites, complex architectures, and slow development.
I didn’t always believe this was possible. In past jobs where I would be stuck working with legacy code, I‘d often ask myself: how did we get here? How did experienced and well-meaning developers end up with this mess?
Over time I came to realize that codebases naturally have a negative inertia, in that they tend to get worse over time.
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November 28, 2023
