Redesigning Legacy Systems - Keys to Success - Lessons Learned

Explore the challenges and strategies for redesigning and replacing legacy systems in this comprehensive conference talk from ACCU 2021. Delve into the factors that determine when a product needs a partial or full rewrite, and discover the essential tools and ingredients required before embarking on such a project. Learn about the potential pitfalls and obstacles that can impede progress during various stages of redesigning a legacy system, and gain insights on how to avoid them. Examine techniques for successfully rolling out new software to an existing user base. While the examples primarily focus on C++ systems, the principles discussed are applicable to complex systems developed by teams using various technologies. Benefit from the speaker's extensive experience in the field, spanning multiple countries and industries, and gain valuable insights into creating elegant solutions and expressive code for large-scale engineering projects.