Tech Debt as Innovation - Transforming Legacy Code into Opportunities for Change

Learn how to transform technical debt into opportunities for innovation in this 15-minute conference talk from Netflix's Lisa Shissler Smith at All Things Open 2024. Discover a fresh perspective on managing legacy systems by viewing old code not as a burden but as a catalyst for positive change. Explore practical approaches for technical debt reduction, lifecycle planning, and management through real-world examples. Gain valuable insights into avoiding common migration pitfalls while developing creative solutions for your technical backlog. Master techniques for supporting and modernizing legacy systems with actionable tips that can be immediately applied to existing projects.