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The lightweight Mikado method opens up a structured way to make significant changes even to complex legacy code.

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Once a developer finishes writing code and it works, it can feel like the job is done. It is not. The job is over when the code is refactored and cleaned up. Developers inevitably work to a deadline ...

Value stream management involves people in the organization to examine workflows and other processes to ensure they are deriving the maximum value from their efforts while eliminating waste — of ...

Software modernization often involves 'code refactoring', so organizations must ensure they don't introduce any new weak links in the [software] toolchain. The jury is somewhat out on software ...

Preparing a design for reuse, especially one not originally written with reuse in mind, often requires changing the RTL. Ideally, these changes should be made as quickly as possible and without ...

When developers spend large portions of their time on maintenance, the opportunity for new value quietly disappears. Features slow down. Innovation stalls. Teams feel busy...Read More The post How AI ...

Before you chase the latest AI trends, you need to address the legacy code slowing you down. Here is why Q1 should be ...