What Makes a Legacy System Dangerous
A legacy system is not dangerous just because it is old. It becomes dangerous when nobody can change it safely, nobody can see what it is doing, and the business depends on it anyway.
Engineering notes from the sharp end
Practical writing about software, systems, delivery, and things that behave strangely under pressure.
wade womersley – york based software engineer I write the way I work: direct, useful, and more interested in what holds up in production than what sounds clever on a slide.
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AI, Software Engineer
AI can generate code faster, but that only makes direction, judgment, and accountability more important. Senior engineers still matter because the expensive mistakes are rarely typing mistakes.
Programming, Software Engineer
Most rewrite discussions are really a sign that the team is frustrated, not that a full rebuild is the smartest technical decision. In most cases, incremental change is the better call.
AI, Software Engineer
AI tooling is not going away. What a lot of people are calling a bubble looks more like denial in the face of tools that are already becoming normal developer infrastructure.
Programming
TypeScript 6.0 matters, but TypeScript 7.0 looks like the real shift. The native compiler work is the part I think most teams should actually care about.
PHP, Programming
PHP 8.5.4 is a bug-fix release, not a feature release. If you are already on PHP 8.5, you should update. If you are still on 8.4, this alone is not the reason to jump.
Programming, Support
TypeScript 6.0 is now live, but the main story is not flashy syntax. It is the upgrade work you should do now before TypeScript 7 lands.
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Do you have an issue in your browser where Disney+ just stops after the initial logo (like the star logo)? I’ve seen a lot of fixes posted online, one of which is “disable your adblocker”. Well I’m saying “enable your ad blocker” but specifically uBlock Origin if it’s Chrome, it skips the logo entirely and … Read More “Disney+ Stops Playing After Initial Logo Potential Fix” »
PHP
Are you considering upgrading your website’s PHP version from 7.x to 8.x? While upgrading can offer benefits like improved performance and security, it’s important to be aware of potential compatibility issues that may arise. In this post, we’ll explore some things to consider before making the switch. Upgrading to PHP 8 can offer several benefits, … Read More “Upgrading to PHP 8: What You Need to Know” »
PHP, Software Engineer
In the ever-evolving world of cloud computing, choosing the right cloud service provider can be a daunting task. Two of the most popular platforms, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure, are often pitted against each other. Both have their merits, but when it comes to DevOps, AWS has an edge over Azure, especially with … Read More “AWS CloudFormation vs. Azure: The Superior Choice for DevOps” »