How to Delete Code - Overcoming Fear and Improving Codebase Health

Explore the art of deleting code in this comprehensive ACCU 2024 conference talk by Matthew Jones. Delve into the reasons behind the persistence of dead code in large codebases and learn strategies to overcome the fear of deletion. Gain insights on mindset, processes, techniques, technical debt management, and relentless refactoring to improve code quality. Discover practical approaches to identifying and removing unnecessary code, with C++ examples illustrating key concepts. Enhance your ability to maintain clean, efficient codebases and boost productivity by mastering the skill of code deletion.