Re:Ask HN: Inherited the worst code and tech team I have eve...
by defrost on Saturday September 17, 2022 @10:27PM
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Yep.
It's also a juggling job from hell so keep a cool head and seek support and resources for what needs to be done.
A big first step is to duplicate and isolate, as much as possible, a "working copy" of the production working code.
You now need to maintain the production version, as requests go on, while also carving out feasible chunks to "replace" with better modules.
Obviously you work against the copy, test, test again, and then slide in a replacement to the live production monolith .. with bated breath and a "in case of fubar" plan in the wings.
If it's any consolation, and no, no it isn't, this scenario is suprisingly common in thriving businesses.
It's also a juggling job from hell so keep a cool head and seek support and resources for what needs to be done.
A big first step is to duplicate and isolate, as much as possible, a "working copy" of the production working code.
You now need to maintain the production version, as requests go on, while also carving out feasible chunks to "replace" with better modules.
Obviously you work against the copy, test, test again, and then slide in a replacement to the live production monolith .. with bated breath and a "in case of fubar" plan in the wings.
If it's any consolation, and no, no it isn't, this scenario is suprisingly common in thriving businesses.