The End of Legacy Code - Embracing Eternal Onboarding

Explore a transformative approach to legacy code in this thought-provoking 39-minute conference talk from RailsConf 2023. Challenge conventional wisdom and discover how to reframe your perspective on legacy systems. Learn about the concept of Eternal Onboarding and its potential to revolutionize how developers interact with existing codebases. Gain insights into why legacy code exists, how it evolves, and strategies to alleviate the dread often associated with it. Uncover techniques to improve code maintainability, enhance team collaboration, and foster a more positive relationship with inherited projects. By the end of this talk, acquire a fresh mindset that could potentially eliminate the very notion of "legacy code" and transform the way you approach software development.