How to Sell a Big Refactor or Rewrite to the Business

Explore a 42-minute conference talk from EuroPython 2024 that challenges the traditional 'never rewrite' dogma in software development. Dive into real-world case studies of successful large-scale refactoring and rewrites, uncovering two crucial properties that can make or break these efforts. Learn to strategically manage technical debt without compromising competitive edge, and gain practical insights using a decision-making quadrant for refactor or rewrite projects. Equip yourself with actionable knowledge to lead teams through growth and coach developers on best practices in handling legacy code and technical debt.